December….the time of year when the talk in the office is less about sales figures and more about Secret Santa, tinsel and ‘Elf on the Shelf’. Whilst...
    Ah, snow! That magical, powdery substance that turns the UK into a winter wonderland — or, more accurately, a logistical nightmare. Despite it being...
    The recent allegations surrounding Mohamed Al Fayed are a stark reminder of the importance of protecting staff from sexual harassment. The...
    Porter Dodson Solicitors is pleased to announce the successful completion of the acquisition of Safe Care Transport Ltd by Health Transportation...
    A new government often means big changes! As predicted by Sarah Cook in her post Will Labour's Plan Make Work Pay? (porterdodson.co.uk), the new...
    From 26 October 2024, employers will be under a new positive duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their workers. Failing to...
    Old news, right? We all know that male and female workers should be paid the same for doing the same work.Recently, however, workers have brought to...
    With the news that Huw Edwards has pleaded guilty to making indecent images of children, the BBC is facing questions on why it continued to pay him...
    Porter Dodson is pleased to announce the promotion of Kate Shawcross to Partner in the Employment team, effective from 1st August 2024.
    With just 2 days to go before we all hit the polls, it’s time for a round up of what the other parties are offering when it comes to employment law...
    As we inch closer to the General Election, we don’t want you to think we are favouring the Labour Party! Here’s a look into the Lib Dem Manifesto and...
    Buckle up because if Labour wins the next election, we’re in for a bumpy ride with proposed changes to employment law. With promises of sweeping...
    Handling the departure of senior employees requires a delicate balance of legal procedures, ethical considerations, and employee well-being. The...
    For holiday years commencing on or after 1 April 2024, we have got yet more legislation relating to holiday pay to contend with. Does your holiday...
    Did you hear about the rather sticky situation that recently unfolded at Avanti West Coast, leaving a sour taste in the mouths of many? You may have...
    Porter Dodson Solicitors were pleased to be involved with the successful completion of an asset purchase agreement between David and Charles and...
    You may have read about the recent case involving Lloyds Bank and an employee who dropped the N-bomb at a training seminar. Would you automatically...
    Welcome to the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace! As technology continues to evolve, it's important to stay ahead of the curve and...
    Porter Dodson are delighted to have advised Unison Triumph Investments (UK) Limited on the recent acquisition of Hotel Riviera in Sidmouth –...
    Following a flurry of recent local business transactions, Porter Dodson are pleased to have advised Coombe Farm Retail, a provider of premium organic...
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    Porter Dodson has further strengthened its employment law offering with the appointment of two new associates into the Employment Law Team, Sarah Cook
    When it comes to employment-related disputes, most employers immediately think about unfair dismissal. Thanks to the abolition of fees in July 2017,...
    Most people have heard of whistleblowing and associate it with sectors such as the NHS or care industry. However, the legislation applies to all...
    Not a day goes by at the moment without sexual harassment claims being splashed across the media. You might think that this is a problem reserved for...
    Let’s be frank, talking about mental health is an awkward process. Awkward for the sufferer and awkward for the listener. Take by way of comparison a...
    An estimated 57% of all working days lost to ill-health are due to stress, depression or anxiety *. Stress is the most common cause of long-term...
    Frustrating, isn’t it? As an employer, you naturally expect to be able to control things within the workplace but then some clever legal judgment...
    Football, they say, is a game of two halves. However, the concern has been that when it comes to recruitment, FA recruitment policy has been...
    Apprenticeships are like the ‘little black dress’ of the employment world; they never go out of fashion. Indeed, the Government is keen to create...
    On 25th May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force, replacing the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA).