Employment Breach of Contract Barristers
Expert representation for employment contract disputes including restrictive covenants and notice periods.
Specialist Employment Contract Barristers Regulated by the BSB
Employment contracts create binding obligations on both employer and employee. When either party breaches these obligations, the other may have a claim for damages or specific performance.
Common employment contract disputes include wrongful dismissal (breach of notice period), restrictive covenant enforcement, bonus disputes, and breach of confidentiality. A specialist Barrister provides expert representation.
What Employment Breach of Contract Barristers Do
Court/Tribunal Advocacy
Representation at:
- •Employment Tribunal
- •County Court
- •High Court
- •Injunction hearings
- •Trial
- •Appeals
Legal Advice
Expert guidance on:
- •Contract interpretation
- •Restrictive covenants
- •Notice period disputes
- •Bonus entitlements
- •Garden leave
- •Confidentiality
Document Drafting
Barristers can draft:
- •Claim forms
- •Particulars of claim
- •Injunction applications
- •Witness statements
- •Skeleton arguments
- •Settlement agreements
You file at court/tribunal and serve on the other party.
What You Handle
With Direct Access:
- •Filing at court
- •Serving documents
- •Evidence gathering
- •Contract documents
- •Correspondence
- •Court admin
How Direct Access Works
- 1
CONTRACT REVIEW
Barrister reviews contract terms. Identifies breach and advises on remedies.
- 2
PRE-ACTION
Letter before action. Attempt to resolve without court proceedings.
- 3
PROCEEDINGS
File claim at tribunal or court. Barrister drafts particulars.
- 4
INTERIM RELIEF
If urgent (e.g., restrictive covenant), apply for injunction.
- 5
TRIAL
Barrister presents breach of contract case. Argues for damages or specific performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is wrongful dismissal?
Dismissal in breach of your contract, typically failure to give proper notice. Unlike unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal has no minimum service requirement and can be claimed from day one.
Are restrictive covenants enforceable?
Only if they go no further than reasonably necessary to protect legitimate business interests. Your Barrister will assess whether the covenant is enforceable and advise on your options.
Can I claim unpaid bonus?
If your contract provides for a bonus, your employer must pay it unless there is a valid discretionary element. Your Barrister will review the contract terms and advise on your entitlement.
What is garden leave?
When your employer requires you to stay at home during your notice period. You remain employed and paid but do not attend work. Your contract must contain a garden leave clause.
Can I claim in tribunal or court?
Employment Tribunal for claims up to £25,000 (arising from termination). County Court or High Court for larger claims or claims during employment. Your Barrister will advise on the best forum.
What damages can I claim?
Damages for breach of contract aim to put you in the position you would have been in had the contract been performed. This typically means notice period pay, bonus, and other contractual benefits.
Resolve Your Contract Dispute
Expert representation for employment contract disputes.
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