Employment advice Font size The Law Centre provides free legal advice on employment law for Camden residents, and for employees who have an issue with an employer based in Camden. Advice is given on a first come first served basis, and we see a limited number of people. Drop in advice Drop in advice sessions on employment matters are held on most Friday mornings from 10am to 1pm. Advice is given on a first come first served basis, and we see a limited number of people. IMPORTANT! When visiting the Law Centre for advice, please remember to bring with you any relevant documents and letters, and you and your partner's evidence of income. More info Evening advice sessions These are held on Wednesday evenings, by appointment only, run mainly by unit workers and some volunteers. We do not take on cases at these sessions. Advisers draft letters and applications to the Employment Tribunal and continue to assist at each stage. Telephone advice We offer telephone advice for urgent matters, initial advice or quick queries, and for those who would have difficulty getting to the Law Centre, from Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm, except Tuesdays when lines open from 2pm to 6pm. We advise employees on the following type of problem: Race, sex, disability, pregnancy, marital status and sexual orientation discrimination Maternity and parental leave rights Unfair dismissal Breach of contract Redundancy Transfers of undertakings Holiday and leave entitlements Unlawful deduction from wages National minimum wage Working time regulations Casework We prioritise the following areas: All forms of discrimination, including sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status and sexual orientation Low paid workers for cases of unfair dismissal, redundancy, transfers of undertakings and unlawful deduction of wages We do not advise or act for: Members of Trade Unions where the Union can provide an adviser Employers Perpetrators of harassment or discrimination How we work We are a free service. Where you are eligible for assistance under the Community Legal Service we will help you complete the necessary forms. If we take your case on we will be acting on your behalf, with your instructions, in the same way as private solicitors. Our work is governed by Law Society rules. Confidentiality NO information is disclosed to anyone, nor any steps taken, without your permission. If we cannot take on your case, we will do our best to refer you to an alternative. Home visits: We provide home visits for housebound clients who cannot visit the Law Centre. Language Law Centre staff speak a number of languages. We can normally arrange for an interpreter or signer where necessary (this requires notice). Equal opportunities The Law Centre is an equal opportunities organisation. We aim to ensure that we do not discriminate in the provision of our services. The Law Centre will not accept oppressive behaviour towards clients, members of staff or management. Complaints We try to provide the highest possible standard of service. Complaints by our service users about any aspect of our services will be investigated and should be directed to the Chair of the Management Committee of the Law Centre.