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Our expertise covers

Employment Rights – Understand your entitlements based on your employment status and length of service
Disciplinary & Grievance – Support through internal processes and hearings
Contractual terms - Advising and negotiating
Employment Tribunal Claims – Full representation from claim to hearing
Redundancy Rights – Advice on consultation, selection, and settlement
Settlement Agreements – Negotiation and review of exit packages
Discrimination & Equal Pay – Protecting your rights under the Equality Act
Whistleblowing – Confidential advice on protected disclosures
TUPE – Guidance during business transfers
Restrictive Covenants – Advice on post-employment restrictions
Maternity, Paternity & Family Rights – Support for working parents
Unfair, Constructive & Wrongful Dismissal – Challenging unlawful treatment
Breach of Contract & Unlawful Deduction from Wages

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Why Choose Porter Dodson?

Recognised excellence – Ranked in both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for our expertise in Employment law.

Clear, cost-effective advice – We speak your language, not legal jargon, and tailor our guidance to your personal and business circumstances.

Joined-up legal support – Our team works seamlessly across employment, corporate commercial and litigation to protect your personal interests.

Trusted by generations – With deep roots in the community, we’ve supported families and business owners across the South West and beyond for decades.

Sarah Young has been excellent in helping us with a recent HR Matter.

Employment Client

Sarah Young was really knowledgeable. I was very pleased with the outcome achieved with her help. Thanks also to Dawn.

Employment Client

I wanted to start by thanking you for all your support recently I am so pleased we got that one over the line and your support was so valuable so thank you.

Employment Client

Excellent service from beginning to end. Sarah Young is an excellent employment lawyer. Staff and support are all extremely friendly and helpful.

Employment Client