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Information and Advice Services

The organisations listed below may be able to help with employment law issues, settlement discussions, representation, mental health support, whistleblowing, or other legal matters where we are unable to assist.


Organisations Which Can Help with Areas of Employment Law That We Cannot Assist With

Advice, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS)

ACAS provides free and impartial information on workplace rights, employment disputes and resolving problems at work.

Telephone: 0300 123 1100

Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS)

EASS provides advice and support for people who need help with discrimination and equality issues.

Telephone: 0808 800 0082

Rights of Women

Rights of Women offers free legal advice to women in England and Wales, including advice for women experiencing sexual harassment at work.

Telephone: 020 7490 0152

Working Families

Working Families provides advice for parents and carers on employment rights, flexible working, family leave and in-work benefits.

Telephone: 0300 012 0312

Citizens Advice Bureau

Citizens Advice provides free, confidential advice on a wide range of issues, including employment, benefits, debt, housing and consumer rights.

Wales: 0344 477 2020
England: 03444 111 444

LawWorks’ ‘Find a Legal Advice Clinic’ Tool

LawWorks provides a search tool to help people find free legal advice clinics.

Pay and Work Rights Helpline

This helpline provides information about certain workplace rights enforced by government bodies.

Telephone: 0800 917 2368

Community Legal Service

The Community Legal Service Direct is now generally accessed through Civil Legal Advice, which provides free and confidential legal advice for eligible people in England and Wales.

Telephone: 0345 345 4345


Organisations Which May Be Able to Help You Negotiate a Settlement with Your Employer

Your Employment Settlement Service (YESS)

YESS is a charity that provides affordable legal advice to help people resolve workplace problems without going to court or tribunal where possible.

Telephone: 020 3701 7530
Email: info@yesslaw.org.uk

LawWorks’ ‘Find a Legal Advice Clinic’ Tool

LawWorks may be able to help you find free legal advice clinics that offer support with employment or settlement-related issues.

Law Society’s ‘Find a Solicitor’ Tool

The Law Society’s search tool can help you find regulated solicitors who provide paid legal advice and representation.


Organisations Which May Be Able to Help with Representation in Your Legal Proceedings

England and Wales

Advocate

Advocate is the Bar’s pro bono charity. It helps people who cannot obtain legal aid and cannot afford to pay for a barrister by trying to match them with free legal assistance.

Employment Lawyers Litigants-in-Person Scheme “ELIPS”

ELIPS may be able to provide free advice and representation to individuals bringing an Employment Tribunal claim who have an upcoming hearing. It is available at selected hearing centres, including London Central, Bristol, Cardiff, Manchester, Midlands West, Newcastle and Leeds.

LawWorks’ ‘Find a Legal Advice Clinic’ Tool

LawWorks can help you search for free legal advice clinics that may be able to assist with legal proceedings.

Law Society’s ‘Find a Solicitor’ Tool

The Law Society’s directory can help you find regulated solicitors offering paid legal services.

Scotland

Law Society of Scotland

The Law Society of Scotland provides information for people looking for solicitors and legal support in Scotland.

Northern Ireland

The Law Society of Northern Ireland

The Law Society of Northern Ireland provides information for people seeking solicitors and legal services in Northern Ireland.


Mental Health Charities

Mind

Mind provides information and support for people experiencing mental health problems.

Telephone: 0300 123 3393
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9:15am to 5:15pm

Campaign Against Living Miserably “CALM”

CALM provides support to people who are struggling, including those experiencing suicidal thoughts.

Telephone: 0800 58 58 58
Opening hours: 5pm to midnight, every day

Anxiety UK

Anxiety UK supports people affected by anxiety, stress and anxiety-based conditions.

Telephone: 03444 775 774
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm


Suicide Hotline

Samaritans

Samaritans offers confidential emotional support to anyone experiencing distress, despair or suicidal thoughts.

Telephone: 116 123
Available: 24 hours a day


Whistleblowing Bodies from Around the World

Whistleblowing International NGOs “WIN”

The Whistleblowing International Network is a global network of organisations working to support and protect whistleblowers. It helps members share legal expertise, practical knowledge and capacity-building support for whistleblower protection.

Government Accountability Project “GAP”

GAP is a US-based non-profit organisation and public interest law firm that supports whistleblowers and promotes government and corporate accountability.

Open Democracy Advice Centre “ODAC”

ODAC is a South African non-profit organisation that promotes access to information, accountable institutions and support for whistleblowers.

Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility “PEER”

PEER is a US-based non-profit organisation supporting public employees and professionals who raise concerns about environmental law, public integrity and accountability.

Project on Government Oversight “POGO”

POGO is a US non-profit organisation that investigates corruption, misconduct and abuse of power in the federal government, often working with whistleblowers and insiders.

Public Interest Speak-Up Advisers “PISA”

PISA is a Japanese organisation that provides advice and support to whistleblowers.

National Whistleblowers Center

The National Whistleblowers Center is a US non-profit organisation that works to protect people who report fraud, waste, abuse and other wrongdoing.

Transparency International, Republic of Ireland

Transparency International Ireland’s Speak Up helpline provides information, referral advice and advocacy support for people reporting wrongdoing, corruption or related concerns.