Brandon
Bury St Edmunds
Norwich
Thetford
Employment law for employers
Your trusted employment solicitors
Whether you employ a small or large workforce, keeping up with your legal responsibilities and ever-changing employment law can be challenging. At Rudlings, we offer specialist legal support to help you navigate these regulations with confidence.
Our experienced employment lawyers provide tailored legal advice to businesses of all sizes across Norfolk, Suffolk, and the rest of the UK. From drafting contracts and policies to handling disputes, tribunal claims, and company restructuring, we help you stay compliant, mitigate risks, and manage your workforce more effectively.
Proactive legal support for employers
Every workplace carries a degree of legal risk. A single dispute, if not handled correctly, can result in financial, operational, and reputational damage. Proactive legal guidance ensures you remain compliant and protected at all times – before employment issues arise, when they do, and throughout the entire employment lifecycle.
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Who we work with
We work with businesses across various industries, offering commercially-focused legal advice that aligns with your objectives. Whether you need assistance with disciplinary matters, redundancy processes, or updating workplace policies, we provide solutions designed to protect your business and promote long-term success.
Our team has extensive experience advising businesses on their legal obligations in relation to trade unions. From negotiating collective agreements and handling industrial disputes to responding to union-led grievances, we help employers navigate these complex interactions while maintaining positive workplace relations.
Our employment law services
Our solicitors offer expert legal support with a comprehensive range of employment law issues. If you're looking to tighten your HR practices or deal with a specific problem, we provide tailored advice to suit your business. In particular, we can help you with:
Contracts, policies, and workplace documentation
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Drafting and reviewing employment contracts
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Creating and updating employee handbooks
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Reviewing and implementing workplace policies
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Advising on restrictive agreements and post-termination clauses
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Managing changes to employees’ terms and conditions
HR processes, compliance, and
employment law audits
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Conducting HR audits to assess compliance
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Ensuring contracts and policies align with employment law updates
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Advising on National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage compliance
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Assisting with gender pay gap reporting
Managing employment relationships
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Implementing disciplinary, grievance, and capability procedures
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Advising on flexible working requests
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Supporting maternity, paternity, and adoption rights
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Handling workplace discrimination, harassment, and whistleblowing concerns
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Ensuring compliance with equal pay and employee entitlements
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Business restructuring and organisational change
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Advising on redundancy and restructuring processes
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Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) regulations (TUPE) guidance during business sales, acquisitions, and outsourcing
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Managing large-scale contract variations and working arrangement changes
Employment termination and disputes
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Advising on fair dismissal procedures, including redundancy and misconduct cases
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Negotiating and drafting settlement agreements
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Managing claims for unfair, wrongful, and constructive dismissal
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Defending employment tribunal claims and providing expert representation
We understand that no two businesses are the same.
That’s why our legal advice is tailored to your specific challenges, ensuring integrity, trust, and compliance at every stage, while
also supporting your unique business goals.
What are the five legal responsibilities of employers?
As an employer, you're legally required to provide a fair, safe, and compliant workplace. Failing to meet these responsibilities can lead to costly claims and reputational damage. Key employer obligations include:
Ensuring a safe working environment
Employers must protect employees from harm and implement proper health and safety measures.
Maintaining safe and compliant equipment
Workplace tools, machinery, and IT systems must be properly maintained.
Managing workplace health risks
Employers must provide adequate training to mitigate physical and mental health risks, including workplace stress
Following fair recruitment and dismissal procedures
Hiring and termination processes must comply with employment law to avoid claims of discrimination or unfair dismissal.
Keeping up to date with employment law changes
Regular policy updates are essential to remain compliant with evolving legislation.
Our expert employment solicitors are always available to advise you about these obligations and the legal strategies you need as an employer to meet them.
Defending clients in employment tribunals
While we aim to resolve employment disputes before they escalate, there are times when tribunal proceedings are unavoidable. Our team has extensive experience defending employers against claims, including:
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Discrimination claims
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Unfair or wrongful dismissal cases
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Breach of contract disputes
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TUPE-related claims
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Whistleblowing and workplace grievance cases
Our experienced team provides expert representation throughout the tribunal process, from early ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation, and Arbitration Service) conciliation to full hearings.
Many businesses rely on legal expenses insurance to cover the cost of tribunal representation, and we can advise you on the best ways to manage potential claims while minimising the financial burden they have on your business.
Why choose Rudlings for employment law advice?
Experienced employment
law solicitors
Decades of experience advising businesses of all sizes.
Practical, business-focused advice
We don’t just provide legal answers; we offer commercially viable solutions.
Responsive support
Whether you need one-off advice or ongoing legal guidance, we’re here
to help.
Transparent pricing
Clear, cost-effective legal fees, with fixed fee options where possible.
Book your initial consultation
Find us across East Anglia, with offices in Norwich, Brandon, Thetford, and Bury St Edmunds.
We're here to support you with practical, empathic legal service and employment law advice.
Speak to an experienced member of our employment law team who will be happy to assist you.
