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Employment and HR Advice

Supporting you on every step of your business journey

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We’re here to help you make confident, informed decisions - every step of the way.

Employment law is constantly evolving and so are the needs of your workforce. At Porter Dodson, we provide clear, practical advice to help you manage your people effectively, protect your business, and stay compliant.

 

Whether you're hiring, managing performance, or navigating complex employee relations, our experienced team is here to support you with pragmatic, cost-effective solutions.

How we help

We advise employers on a wide range of employment law matters, including:

  • Contracts of employment
  • Employment status & worker rights
  • Discrimination and less favourable treatment
  • Family rights and pregnancy
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Working time and annual leave
  • Pay, benefits, and bonuses
  • Equal pay
  • Agency and temporary worker rights
  • Rights of partners, senior executives, and directors
  • Part-time working
  • Disciplinary and grievance procedures
  • Performance and capability issues
  • Harassment and bullying
  • Retirement and redundancy
  • Sickness and incapacity
  • TUPE (business transfers)
  • Restrictive covenants and post-termination obligations
  • Unfair and constructive dismissal
  • Employment Tribunal claims and appeals

 

HR training & support

In addition to legal advice, we also offer bespoke training and leadership development to help your managers spot and manage issues early - reducing risk and building a stronger workplace culture. 

 

We work with trusted HR specialists and partners to offer additional services such as:

  • Psychometric testing and candidate assessment

  • Leadership training and mentoring

  • Organisational design and workforce planning

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The team were all very friendly, gave great advice and were quick to respond to all queries. Thankyou.

Employment Client

All of the contacts, by telephone, email and in person were undertaken in a timely and professional manner. The staff, Tara and Abigail, were friendly and approachable, they were knowledgeable of the subject matter and able to advise on the possible outcomes enabling me to make an informed choice. The subject under discussion was completed in a timely manner and within the costing previously agreed.

Anita

All of the contacts, by telephone, email and in person were undertaken in a timely and professional manner. The staff, Tara and Abigail, were friendly and approachable, they were knowledgeable of the subject matter and able to advise on the possible outcomes enabling me to make an informed choice. The subject under discussion was completed in a timely manner and within the costing previously agreed.

Anita

We would absolutely describe the service we received as money well spent. From start to finish, Sarah provided exceptional support, guidance, and reassurance throughout what was a very important and stressful process for us. Compared with other experiences we have had with professional services, the level of communication, care, and attention to detail was outstanding. Sarah went above and beyond to make sure everything was handled properly and kept us informed throughout, which gave us complete confidence and peace of mind. The professionalism, efficiency, and personal approach we received were exceptional, and we would have no hesitation in recommending Sarah and the team to others.

Employment Client

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