Expert employment solicitors helping you challenge unfair treatment, discrimination, or wrongful dismissal, protecting your rights, your reputation, and your future.
When something goes wrong at work — sudden dismissal, unfair treatment, discrimination, bullying, or a breakdown in trust — the impact can be devastating.
You may feel anxious, confused, or pressured into decisions without understanding your legal rights.
This is where Knights & Shah Solicitors step in.
We provide clear, strategic and decisive employment law advice that protects your position, your income and your professional reputation.
Every case we take on is handled with care, confidentiality and meticulous legal attention.
If you have been dismissed without a fair reason or without a proper procedure, you may be entitled to compensation.
We advise on:
Unfair dismissal
Wrongful dismissal
Constructive dismissal
Redundancy disputes
Disciplinary and capability issues
Dismissals linked to discrimination or health conditions
We assess your case quickly, explain your prospects, and set out the strongest strategy to pursue compensation or negotiate settlement.
If your employer’s behaviour leaves you no realistic choice but to resign, you may have a valid legal claim.
Common examples include:
Harassment or bullying
Ignoring formal grievances
Persistent unreasonable treatment
Sudden changes to role or pay
Discrimination or hostile work environment
Breach of contractual terms
We guide you carefully — because the timing and wording of your resignation is critical to the success of your claim.
Discrimination is unlawful if it relates to any protected characteristic, including:
Race
Disability
Sex
Pregnancy
Age
Religion
Sexual orientation
Gender reassignment
Marriage / civil partnership
We act for clients experiencing:
Harassment
Bullying
Victimisation for raising issues
Unequal treatment
Failure to provide reasonable adjustments
Being unfairly targeted or disciplined
You receive strong, structured representation designed to protect your dignity and secure the best outcome.
Settlement agreements provide a clean exit from your employer but only when negotiated correctly.
We offer:
Same-day review where required
Negotiation for increased compensation
Protection of references
Clear explanation of every clause
Removal of restrictive terms
Full advice on your rights
Your employer pays the legal fee — meaning you pay nothing.
Our role is to maximise your settlement and protect your future employment.
If early resolution is not possible, we handle the entire Tribunal process, including:
Filing ET1 claims
Responding to ET3 defences
Evidence preparation
Disclosure
Witness statements
Preliminary hearings
Final hearings
Tribunal work requires precision, structure and confidence qualities built into every case we handle.
We also support employers with:
Contract drafting
HR compliance
Disciplinary and grievance handling
Defending Tribunal claims
Redundancy processes
Performance and capability management
Settlement agreement negotiations
Our employer clients benefit from preventative, strategic and legally compliant advice that protects their organisation from risk.
We take the time to understand your situation, review your documents, identify breaches of law or procedure, and outline practical next steps.
You receive a clear view of:
The strength of your case
Possible claims
Potential compensation
Risks and alternatives
This clarity allows you to make confident decisions.
Most cases settle during early stages through:
ACAS Early Conciliation
Without prejudice negotiation
Direct negotiation with your employer
Formal letters of claim
Our goal is always to secure a strong outcome quickly, without unnecessary stress.
If the dispute continues, we build a compelling, evidence-driven case:
Chronology and legal issues
Witness statements
Documentary evidence
Legal submissions
Communication with ACAS and the Tribunal
We represent you or brief a specialist advocate where appropriate.
Depending on your claim, you may be entitled to:
Compensation for financial losses
Payment for injury to feelings
Notice pay
Redundancy pay
Holiday pay
Overtime or unpaid wages
Adjustments due to discrimination
Future loss of earnings
We calculate your full entitlement and pursue the maximum outcome available.
Most employment claims must be filed within:
from the date of:
Dismissal
Discriminatory act
Pay deduction
Problem complained of
ACAS Early Conciliation pauses the deadline, but it does not restart the clock.
If you think you have a claim, contact us immediately.
Specialists in litigation and employment disputes
Clear and practical advice
Strong negotiation skills
Fast turnaround on settlement agreements
Transparent fees and no hidden costs
Supportive and responsive communication
Representation available across England & Wales
We understand how sensitive employment matters are and we are committed to achieving the outcome you deserve.
If something has gone wrong at work, do not wait. Contact Us now for clear, confidential advice and a fixed-fee quote before any action is taken against you or before time limits expire.
Usually 3 months less one day from the date of dismissal or last act of discrimination. Act fast to protect your rights.
You may claim for lost wages, emotional distress, injury to feelings, and future loss of earnings.
Not always, many cases are resolved through ACAS early conciliation or direct negotiation.
Yes, if your resignation was caused by your employer’s behaviour, this may qualify as constructive dismissal.
Emails, messages, witness statements, payslips, or grievance correspondence all strengthen your claim.
If your employer lacked a fair reason or failed to follow a fair procedure, you may have a claim.
Yes - most cases settle before Tribunal once we become involved.
We offer fixed fees, staged fees and transparent written quotes before any work begins.
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