Losing your job through redundancy is one of the most stressful challenges you can face. It brings sudden uncertainty to your life, your finances, and your family. At Winston Solicitors, we understand that this isn’t just a legal process - it’s personal. We are here to support you remotely, wherever you are based, ensuring you understand your rights and secure the fair outcome you deserve.
- Protect your future by ensuring your redundancy is genuine and fair.
- Challenge your employer if they haven’t followed the right rules.
- Negotiate a better exit package through a Settlement Agreement.
- Secure the compensation you’re owed for unfair dismissal.
- Get expert advice from the comfort of your own home.
Expert Support When You Need It Most
Redundancy is a legitimate way for businesses to reduce costs, but that doesn’t mean it’s always done right. Employers often make mistakes, and those mistakes can have a huge impact on your livelihood. With over 4,000 five-star reviews, we’ve helped thousands of people just like you turn a difficult situation into a fresh start.
Research suggests that a large number of redundancies don't actually meet the strict legal standards required for fairness.
What This Means for You
If you’ve been told you’re at risk of redundancy, you probably have a hundred questions racing through your mind. Is this real? Why me? What will I do next?
We help you answer those questions. We’ll look at the facts of your situation (not just the legal paperwork, but the real story of what’s happening at work) to see if you’re being treated fairly. Our job is to give you clarity and peace of mind so you can make the best decisions for your future.
Your Safety Net Under the Law
Employment law is designed to protect you from being treated like just a number. Your employer can’t just let you go without a valid reason and a fair process.
They have to warn you, they have to listen to you, and they have to look for other roles you could do instead. Crucially, they cannot select you because of your age, race, health, or family plans. If they do, the law is on your side, and so are we.
How We Fight for You
You don't have to face your employer alone. We step in to level the playing field, ensuring that big company decisions don't trample on your individual rights.
We don’t just quote statutes at you. We listen to your story, understand what you need, and fight to get you the best possible result, whether that’s keeping your job or leaving with a financial package that protects your family.
Samira Cakali, Head of Employment Law at Winston Solicitors
For many of our clients, this means negotiating a Settlement Agreement - a clean break where you receive an enhanced financial sum. We handle the heavy lifting, so you can focus on moving forward.
How We Guide You Through It
We’ve designed our service to be as simple and stress-free as possible, supporting you at every step.
- We Listen: First, we just want to hear your story. We’ll look at what’s happened and tell you honestly where you stand.
- We Advise: We’ll explain your options in plain English - no jargon, just clear advice on what you can do next.
- We Strategise: Together, we’ll decide the best path. That might be pushing for a better payout or challenging the decision formally.
- We Represent: We’ll handle the tough conversations with your employer, ensuring your voice is heard loud and clear.
- We Support: We’re with you until it’s resolved, keeping you updated and reassured throughout the process.
Fast acting legal firm! From booking an initial consultation to every step in between until agreement is settled - this firm provides first class service. The comfort of having solicitors service without attending office is the new way forward and this company made everything seamlessly possible! I highly recommend this firm as they are specialised in settlement agreements and do exactly as they advertise to do.
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Redundancy is messy. Employers often get the process wrong because they rush it. Our job is to spot those mistakes and use them to strengthen your position.
Samira Cakali, Senior Employment Solicitor
Let’s Talk About Your Situation
You don’t have to figure this out on your own. Call our friendly Employment team on 0113 320 5000. We’ll help you understand your rights and give you a clear plan of action.
Whether you need help with a Settlement Agreement or want to challenge an unfair dismissal, we’re here to support you.
Usually, you need to have worked for your employer for two years to claim 'ordinary' unfair dismissal. But if you’ve been let go for a specific reason like pregnancy, whistleblowing, or discrimination, that two-year rule doesn’t apply. We can check this for you quickly.
Think of it as a deal. You agree to leave your job and not take your employer to court, and in return, they usually offer you a sum of money. It’s often a faster, less stressful way to resolve things than a tribunal. You need a solicitor to sign it off, which is where we come in.
Absolutely. If you feel you were chosen for redundancy because of your age, race, disability, or another protected reason, that is discrimination. It’s illegal, and you can claim compensation for the injury to your feelings as well as your financial loss.
A fair process involves meaningful consultation - not just a tick-box exercise. Your employer should have discussed it with you properly and used fair, objective criteria to decide who stays and who goes. If it felt rigged or rushed, it might be unfair.
Yes, absolutely. We support employees remotely. We can handle everything via video call, phone, and email, so you get expert advice without having to travel.
