Know where you stand at work.

Your rights at work depend on your employment status, how long you’ve been employed, and the specific circumstances of your role. Understanding those rights isn’t always straightforward - but that’s where we come in.

At Porter Dodson, our experienced employment law team is here to provide clear, practical advice tailored to your situation. Whether you're facing a workplace issue or simply want to understand your entitlements, we’ll help you make informed decisions and ensure you’re treated fairly.

Our expertise covers

Contracts of employment – reviewing, negotiating, and advising on your terms
Employment status & worker rights – including employees, workers, and self-employed individuals
Discrimination & less favourable treatment – based on age, race, sex, disability, religion, or other protected characteristics
Family rights & pregnancy – including maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, and time off for dependants
Flexible working – understanding your right to request and how to appeal a refusal
Working time & annual leave – including holiday pay and rest breaks
Pay, bonuses & benefits – ensuring you receive what you’re entitled to
Equal pay – challenging pay inequality between men and women
Agency & temporary worker rights – including equal treatment after 12 weeks
Senior executives & directors – bespoke advice on contracts, exits, and disputes
Part-time worker protections – ensuring fair treatment compared to full-time colleagues
Disciplinary & grievance hearings – advice and representation throughout the process
Performance & capability issues – protecting your rights during performance reviews
Harassment & bullying – helping you take action in a safe and supported way
Retirement – understanding your rights and options
Sickness & incapacity – including sick pay, absence management, and disability rights
TUPE – your rights when a business is sold or transferred
Restrictive covenants – advice on non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality clauses
Unfair & constructive dismissal – helping you challenge unlawful treatment
Employment Tribunal claims & appeals – expert representation from start to finish

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 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 for decades.

Ready to work with remotely. Nice people, great value.

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

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Employment Rights

Know where you stand at work.

Our expertise covers

Why Choose Porter Dodson?

For legal advice on employment rights

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