Harrington Law
Employment Law, HR & Data Protection Specialists
Providing expert Employment Law, HR and Data Protection advice to businesses
About us
We act for businesses, charities, senior executives and employees across a wide range of sectors including manufacturing, professional and financial services, retail, leisure and tourism, healthcare, education, and the public sector.
Clients instruct us because we’re niche Employment, HR, and Data Protection Lawyers. We steer clear from complicated and unnecessary legal jargon and focus our attention on protecting our clients’ interests and obtaining the best possible outcome for them.
We offer a range of transparent pricing options, including hourly rates, fixed fees and annual retainers. When it comes to legal costs, we believe that there should be no hidden surprises.
We’re based in North and West Yorkshire and the majority of our clients come from York, Leeds, Bradford and their surrounding areas. However, the strength of our reputation means that we also represent clients throughout England and Wales.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Our Employment Lawyers can assist you with Furlough, Homeworking and Redundancy advice.
We’re also giving Employers a copy of our Coronavirus (COVID-19) Homeworking Policy for FREE
Our Services
Employment Law & HR Advice
Including:
Contracts of employment
Disciplinary and/or grievance issues
Discrimination and/or whistleblowing issues
Settlement agreements
and more…
Data Protection
including:
Data protection policies & procedures
Privacy notices
Subject access requests
ICO complaints & regulatory issues
and more…
Training
Current courses include:
Employment Law Essentials for managers & HR professionals
GDPR & Data Protection
Equality & Diversity Essentials
Find out more…
Why choose us?
We’re specialist Employment, HR & Data Protection Lawyers
Our Solicitors have over 40 years’ worth of combined experience
Our lawyers’ legal expertise has been recognised by the prestigious Legal 500 Guide
We offer a transparent range of pricing options including hourly rates, fixed fees and annual retainers
We steer clear from complicated and unnecessary legal jargon
We act for businesses, organisations and individuals across Yorkshire and throughout the UK
What our clients say | Testimonials
“Harrington Law ran several sessions of data protection training for the University of Derby as part of a Europe wide Horizon 2020 consortium including Loughborough University, the University of Seville and UNISOB in Napoli. The training was excellent and received superb feedback from students who were University Staff and represented Small and Medium Sized businesses …
“We have engaged Brian’s services on a few occasions in relation to employment matters. He always takes great care to understand the issues & gives pragmatic, commercial & timely advice. I have no hesitation in recommending Brian or his colleagues at Harrington Law.”
“By the end of Harrington Law’s training session, we were astounded by how much we had learned and how relevant the content was. The teaching element, case studies and group discussions blended together to allow everyone to fully understand the modules which were broken up into relevant and clear sections. The delivery is engaging and …
Talk to our solicitors about your Employment Law, HR and Data Protection needs
Latest Legal Updates, News & Events
Employer Update | Furlough Leave & Pay
Flexibility The Government has now confirmed that from 1 July, employers will be able to bring furloughed employees back to work. The Government’s updated furlough guidance confirms that where employers and employees agree, employees can work for any amount of time and any shift pattern, with employers being able to claim the relevant Coronavirus Job …
Employer Update | TUC demands employers produce coronavirus (COVID-19) risk assessments
The Trades Union Congress (“TUC”) has demanded that all employers produce risk assessments before employees return to work following the relaxation of coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown measures. The TUC’s demands follow the release of a YouGov Plc poll which stated that 40% of workers are concerned about returning to their place of work. Overview In its …
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Employer update | Homophobic statements & discrimination in employment
The European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) has confirmed that homophobic statements made by a person or persons perceived as having “a decisive influence” over an organisation’s recruitment policy can constitute an act of discrimination and that in certain circumstances associations may bring legal proceedings in order to claim damages even if no injured party can …
Employer update | Homophobic statements & discrimination in employmentRead More
Brighouse Office
Midway between Halifax and Huddersfield and close to Leeds.
01484 240633
York Office
Also serving Wetherby, Malton and Scarborough.
01904 238896
Cleckheaton Office
Also convenient for Leeds & Bradford.
01484 240633