Legal services

Prospect members have access to a range of legal services:

• assistance in the workplace with grievances and disciplinary issues
• advice on employment rights and representation in tribunals
• advice on personal injury law if you're injured or fall ill at your workplace because of the negligence of a third-party. (We have special schemes covering radiation linked diseases and, in the Ministry of Defence, noise-induced deafness.)
• a 24-hour legal helpline on non-work matters
• clinical negligence advice - initial advice on claims from our solicitors
• a wills service - free 'simple' wills or special rates for more complex wills
• advice on defamation - written advice from our solicitors on libel or slander issues
• welfare benefits advice - and where appropriate representation at tribunals
• advice on criminal law - where the issue arises in the course of employment as a result of the member's official duties, and where the employment is at risk.

All workplace and other legal assistance is offered at Prospect's discretion and will be decided on the facts and merits of each case.

How to access Prospect's legal services