Helen Phillips

Consultant | Solicitor

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What clients say...

"Helen Phillips is one of the most quickest and reliable solicitor. Super grateful that she handled my whole situation with such ease and made me stress free! Wishing her the best! "

"I had an urgent requirement for an employment solicitor to verify a termination agreement. After one phone call I met Helen, and one video meeting later the task was completed. Helen is a great communicator, explaining the various laws and regulations in a very simple language, and is an expert in her field."

"I was delighted to work with Helen Phillips of Just Employment Solicitors at a turning point in my career when I needed advice. The advice was very helpful and answered all the questions I had in a prompt and easy manner. I would not hesitate to work with her or the group in the future."

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Helen is an employment law specialist with over 15 years’ experience advising exclusively in this area.

She supports both individuals and SMEs across the full spectrum of employment law, combining technical expertise with a practical and commercially aware approach. 


Helen recognises that employment issues often arise at challenging and sensitive times for clients. She is committed to providing clear, pragmatic advice in a calm and supportive manner, ensuring clients feel informed and reassured throughout the process. Her aim is not only to provide robust legal advice, but also to help clients reach practical and -lasting solutions. 


Helen has developed strong, long-standing relationships with many of her SME clients, several of whom she has advised throughout her career. She regularly advises businesses on the full range of employment matters, including redundancies, sickness absence management and managed exits. 


Helen also has a particular interest in issues relating to neurodiversity in the workplace. She has experience advising both employers and individuals on disputes and claims arising in this area, including both bringing and defending such claims. 


Outside of work, Helen is kept busy with her young family.


Insights from Helen

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By Anthony Thompson • October 22, 2026
New fire and rehire restrictions are expected in January 2027. Discover which contractual changes are affected and how employers can prepare.
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By Nicola Cockerill • October 20, 2026
Explore key employment law changes, the areas they may affect and practical steps employers can take to prepare their business and HR policies.
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September 25, 2026
From 1 January 2027 unfair dismissal protection moves to six months and the compensation cap is removed. See what employers should change now.
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September 25, 2026
From 30 October 2026, employers face liability for third-party harassment. Find out what changes and the practical steps businesses should take now.
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September 25, 2026
From 30 October 2026 employers must take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment and address third-party harassment. See what to do now.
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February 3, 2026
Did the use of NHS changing room by transgender woman give rise to claims for harassment and/or indirect discrimination?
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February 3, 2026
The appeal judgment criticised the original tribunal’s handling of both disability and justification issues. The judgment indicates that employers making dismissals based on assessment of readiness for promotion, without the employee having carried out the work for the role above, will struggle to show that decision is
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January 19, 2026
Ms Sanju Pal succeeds in appeal against Accenture at the Employment Appeal Tribunal – Tribunal’s reasoning on disability discrimination due to endometriosis was “wholly inadequate” and the decision could not stand
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December 18, 2025
A tribunal ruled non-binary identity does not amount to gender reassignment. Learn the legal reasoning and workplace implications with Kilgannon Law.
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December 11, 2025
A tribunal has held that the dismissal of a cleaner working two jobs and 17-hour days was fair. Learn why the decision was upheld, the key factors considered, and what this means for employers managing fatigue and safety risks.