Menu

Some examples of Statutory rights include:

  • being paid national minimum wage/national living wages
  • receiving wages without unlawful deductionswages
  • an itemised payslip, breaking down any deductionswages
  • written statement of terms of employment (within 2 months of employment)wages
  • rights to 20 days holiday plus bank holidays or 28 days with discussionwages
  • rights to paid time off for maternity, paternity and adoption leavewages
  • right to time off to attend trade union activitieswages
  • right to reasonable time off unpaid to look after dependantswages
  • being allowed suitable rest breakswages
  • not being treated unfairly for becoming a ‘whistle blower’wages
  • right to be accompanied to any disciplinary or grievance meeting by a trade unionwages
  • right to submit a flexible working request after completing 26 weeks employmentwages

It is unlawful to cause an employee a detriment because of them exercising a statutory right.  In some circumstances
individuals have found themselves dismissed due to expressing a statutory right such as being paid correctly or to
taking time off for family reasons.  In such situations, this conduct could be unlawful where recourse could be obtained
by pursuing matters through an Employment Tribunal.wages

With offices in Leicester and Market Harborough, if you have any concerns regarding your statutory rights, our
Employment Law team will be happy to discuss these with you. Lawson West are a national provider of expert employment
law advice and welcome a free discussion with you regarding you circumstances and potential claim.  If you believe you
have a situation where you require free legal advice, please contact us on telephone 01162121000 or 01858 445480 or
complete our contact us form online and we will contact you directly.wages

Kate Lea
Kate Lea

How Can Lawson West Help You?

Lawson West is recognised for providing a first class, national employment service. We’re listed and ranked in the Legal 500 for our exemplary team of professionals and the advice we provide.

If you would prefer to meet in person, our employment law solicitors offer four weekly walk-in sessions at our offices in Leicester and Market Harborough, and this initial meeting is free of charge. We’ll look at your paperwork and advise on the best course of action. We can also meet with you digitally on Teams if you’re in another part of the country, in fact, we advise individuals on their employment legal needs right across the UK.

From settlement agreements, to redundancy, dismissal and disability and other types of employment dispute situation, we’re on hand to support and advise you. Please get in touch as soon as you can, as deadlines might apply.

Contact us

Expertise

Testimonials from Dismissal

Great client service is at the centre of our thinking, it’s embodied into how we train and develop our staff, how we help our clients and how we advise and assist people and business owners with their legal needs.

Our Core Values are Welcoming, Confident, Supportive, Knowledgeable and Dependable and we aim for clients to have a positive experience with Lawson West Solicitors.

Evidence of our great client service can be seen in the reviews and testimonials we regularly receive. We are always pleased to receive great reviews because it means our clients are happy with the service we provide, and it shows that we deliver on our core values, we don’t just talk about them. We really welcome client feedback and hope you enjoy reading some of the latest testimonials throughout this website.

Vaishali Thakerar, Head of Employment, Lawson West Solicitors, Leicester Your news... ""Couldn't have come at a better time in these difficult times for us and everyone. We much appreciate all the hard work and the help and support you gave us along the way.""

A T, Client, Leicestershire

Vaishali Thakerar, Head of Employment, Lawson West Solicitors, Leicester The service stood-out because ""There was excellent contact throughout"", ""Nothing could have been improved upon"" and ""I will use you again. Thank you"".

Mr T, Leicester

Time taken to explain details in depth and check for understanding.

Mr & Mrs R, Desborough, Northamptonshire

Attention to detail.

Miss W, Naseby, Northamptonshire
Search all FAQs