Practical employment law advice for businesses
Managing people is one of the most important responsibilities for any organisation. Whether you are dealing with an employee issue, planning organisational change or looking to reduce legal risk, having the right advice can help you make confident decisions.
At Prettys, our employment solicitors provide practical, commercially focused advice to employers across the UK. We support businesses of all sizes, from owner-managed companies and SMEs to larger organisations, helping them navigate the challenges of managing people in an increasingly complex workplace.
Our employment team advises on the full range of workplace matters, including employee relations, employment disputes, workplace investigations, redundancies, restructures, Employment Tribunal claims, contracts, discrimination issues and emerging challenges such as artificial intelligence in the workplace.
We take the time to understand your organisation, your objectives and the outcomes you want to achieve, providing clear advice tailored to your business.
Why choose Prettys for employment law advice?
Employment issues can have a significant impact on your business. You need advisers who understand not only the legal position, but also the practical challenges involved in managing people and making business decisions.
Our employment team works closely with employers to provide advice that is clear, commercial and focused on achieving the right outcome.
We understand that every organisation is different, which is why we take time to understand:
- Your business objectives.
- Your workplace culture.
- The challenges you are facing.
- The outcomes you want to achieve.
Our approach combines legal expertise with practical experience, helping employers manage risk, resolve issues effectively and make confident decisions.
We support businesses by providing:
Practical advice
We explain complex employment issues clearly and focus on what you need to do next.
Commercial understanding
We consider the wider impact on your organisation, not just the legal position.
Strategic support
We help employers plan ahead, not just respond when problems arise.
Experienced guidance
Our team advises on a wide range of employment matters across different sectors and organisations.
Employment law services for employers
Our experienced employment solicitors advise businesses across the full employment lifecycle, from day-to-day employee relations through to complex disputes and organisational change.
Our specialist areas include:
Employment Relations Advice
Helping employers manage day-to-day workplace issues with practical, commercially focused advice.
- Disciplinary and grievance procedures
- Absence management
- Capability and performance
- Employment contracts and workplace policies
- Equality, discrimination and harassment
Employment Disputes
Supporting employers to resolve workplace disputes efficiently while protecting their business.
- Employment Tribunal claims
- Unfair dismissal
- Discrimination and whistleblowing
- Settlement agreements
- Alternative dispute resolution
Reorganisations and Redundancies
Providing strategic advice to help employers manage organisational change with confidence.
- Redundancies
- Business restructures
- TUPE
- Collective consultation
- Workforce planning
Workplace Investigations
Helping employers conduct fair, thorough and legally robust workplace investigations.
- Misconduct investigations
- Grievances
- Bullying and harassment
- Whistleblowing
- Disciplinary investigations
Harassment and Sexual Harassment
Supporting employers to prevent, investigate and respond to workplace harassment.
- Workplace culture
- Sexual harassment
- Third-party harassment
- Workplace discrimination
- Equality obligations
Pay and Benefits
Helping employers manage pay, benefits and contractual arrangements.
- Pay and remuneration
- Bonus and commission schemes
- Holiday pay
- Equal pay
- Changes to contractual terms
Trade Union and Collective Employment Matters
Practical advice on managing collective employment issues and trade union relationships.
- Trade union recognition
- Collective consultation
- Industrial action
- Employee representatives
- Collective bargaining
Employment Rights Act Hub
Stay ahead of employment law changes
Employment law is changing rapidly.
Our Employment Rights Act Hub provides practical guidance on:
✔ Employment Rights Act reforms
✔ Fair Work Agency
✔ AI in the workplace
✔ Subject Access Requests
✔ Workplace policies
✔ Employer guidance
Helping employers navigate a changing workplace
The workplace is changing rapidly. New legislation, technology and evolving expectations around employee rights mean employers need advice that looks beyond today’s challenges.
Our employment team helps businesses understand the impact of developments such as the Employment Rights Act reforms, artificial intelligence, increased workplace regulation and changing approaches to employee relations.
We help employers prepare for change by providing practical guidance on:
- Implementing changes effectively.
- How employment law reforms may affect your organisation.
- Reviewing policies, procedures and contracts.
- Managing new workplace risks.
- Understanding employer responsibilities.
Artificial intelligence in the workplace
Artificial intelligence is already influencing how businesses operate and how employees manage workplace issues.
For employers, this raises important questions:
- How should employees use AI tools at work?
- Can AI be used when preparing grievances or Employment Tribunal claims?
- How should employers respond to AI-generated Subject Access Requests?
- What policies and safeguards should businesses have in place?
- How can confidential business information be protected?
Our employment and data protection teams work together to help businesses understand the opportunities and risks associated with AI in the workplace.
Recognised expertise and trusted advice
Our employment team is recognised for providing high-quality advice to employers on a wide range of workplace matters.
We are proud to be recognised in the Legal 500 for our employment work and to receive positive feedback from clients who value our practical approach, responsiveness and understanding of their businesses.
Latest news and events
Prettys’ Employment Law team host a variety of in-person and online events throughout the year keeping business owners, HR Professionals and senior management teams up to date.
Employment law team
Employment law is about people as much as it is about legislation.
Our experienced employment solicitors work alongside business owners, HR professionals and senior leaders to provide practical advice and support when it matters most.
Employment team testimonials
The employment group at Prettys Solicitors LLP in Ipswich is ‘accessible, supportive and pragmatic’, and clients praise its ‘exceptional legal acumen, dedication and professionalism’. Legal 500 [UK 2025]
Employment Team
‘Vanessa Bell is very approachable, understanding, supportive and reassuring’ Legal 500 [UK 2024]
Vanessa Bell
‘Matthew Cole is brilliant. He is very responsive, understands the problem presented and always offers great solutions. Matthew is a realistic practitioner, honest and trustworthy.’ Legal 500 [UK 2024]
Matthew Cole
‘Prettys are always responsive and clear in their advice. In our experience they will give you the options making clear the upsides and downsides of each of them.’ Legal 500 [UK 2026]
EMPLOYMENT TEAM
‘Sheilah Cummins and Vanessa Bell are both excellent – they are knowledgeable and professional, taking the time to get to know their clients and provide an outstanding service.’ Legal 500 [UK 2024]
Vanessa Bell
‘Matthew Cole is always professional and pragmatic, offers clear guidance and reassurance which at times has been enormously encouraging from both a professional and personal perspective. He listens to my ramblings and still manages to understand my questions and our organisational needs. I trust the advice I am given.’ Legal 500 [UK 2024]
Matthew Cole
‘Sheilah Cummins is thorough whilst taking into consideration what client is trying to achieve. The team overall is super supportive, professional and goes above and beyond our expectations.’ Legal 500 [UK 2024]
Sheilah Cummins
Related insights
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