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

Robust contracts and clear workplace policies are essential to protecting your business and creating a positive working environment. At Porter Dodson, we provide tailored legal advice and documentation that reflects your business goals and keeps you compliant.

Whether you're hiring new staff, engaging consultants, or updating your staff handbook, our employment law specialists are here to help you get it right.

How we help

Employment contracts

We draft clear, legally compliant contracts for:

Permanent employees
Fixed-term staff
Casual and zero-hour workers

Each contract is tailored to your business needs and aligned with current legislation.

Consultancy agreements

We advise on and draft consultancy agreements that protect your business while meeting the specific needs of your consultants and contractors.

Senior executive contracts

We specialise in complex executive contracts, covering:

Remuneration and bonus structures
Restrictive covenants
Termination and severance clauses

Apprenticeship agreements

We help you draft and review apprenticeship agreements that meet legal requirements and support your workforce development goals.

Staff handbooks

We create and update staff handbooks that reflect your workplace culture, policies, and legal obligations.

Workplace policies

We draft and review individual policies, including:

Disciplinary and grievance procedures
Health and safety protocols
Equality, diversity, and inclusion policies

Ongoing compliance

Employment law is constantly evolving. We help you stay compliant with changes, for example:

Holiday pay and working time regulations
Data protection and employee privacy
Statutory entitlements and obligations

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Andrew

Quick responses with concise and extremely helpful advice. It helped a stressful experience become very manageable.

Philip

I recently had a very positive experience working with Abigail at Porter Dodson on a legal matter. Abigail was approachable, clear, and easy to communicate with throughout the process. She provided concise advice and demonstrated strong expertise in her field. Her responsiveness was exceptional - she answered queries promptly and was consistently available whenever I required support. From start to finish, the entire process was seamless. I would not hesitate to recommend Abigail to anyone seeking legal assistance.

Employment Client

I found Abigail very easy to talk to and to understand. Abigail is a very pleasant lady and so knowledgeable. From the moment I appointed Abigail, she got in touch with me, so she was definitely there when I needed her. It was easy to meet her on line rather than having to drive to Taunton. Abigail was always very clear and concise and an excellent solicitor. I am so glad I chose her and would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone or to use her again if I needed to.

Rosalyn