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Employment Advice for Individuals

Whether you work to live or live to work, we’re here to minimise career disruption and stress.

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Protecting your rights at work.

Whether you're facing a workplace dispute, navigating redundancy, or simply need advice on your employment contract, our specialist Employment Law team is here to support you.

 

We act for employees at all levels and across a wide range of sectors, offering clear, cost-effective advice tailored to your situation. From initial guidance to representation at Employment Tribunal hearings, we’ll be with you every step of the way.

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

 


 

Flexible funding options

We can offer a range of Funding Options to suit your needs and your budget. View our Funding options page here

 


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.
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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.

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