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Retirement is one of those big life milestones that carries weight for everyone involved, and the process isn’t always clear-cut....

Running a small business in the UK comes with a lot of moving parts, and staying on top of employment legislation is one of the more...

The last 12 months has seen many discussions around a wide range of changes to employment legislation including Sexual Harassment , the...

As an employer, you should consult employees and their representatives when a change or issue is identified, and before any final decision is made. This may include a change to role or job content, a policy amendment that affects terms and conditions, or a restructure that may lead to redundancy.   In the UK, the consultation period is a legally mandated process designed to ensure that employees are informed about significant changes in their workplace or their terms and cond

The new legislation under the Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023  was due to come into force in September 2024,...

As Parliament reopens, setting out the agenda for the year ahead, now is a good time to look at what we can expect from the new...

The Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023 comes into effect on 1 July 2024. The Transfer...

In 2024 alone, we’ve seen plenty of changes to employment law, with Conservative plans for more to come, such as: Neonatal care (leave...

What should be in your employee handbook? Employee handbooks  are often shared as part of the induction process  with new staff to...

On Sunday 26th October 2025, British summertime comes to an end. For many, it will mean an extra hour in bed. But what about those who are working, or due to start work during that extra hour?   When the clocks go back, the first hour of Sunday 26th October 2025 is essentially repeated. This means that for those working during that time may end up having to work for an extra hour, depending on the wording in their contract of employment .   Organisations can choose how they t

Risk assessments  are an important part of health and safety in the workplace. They help you to identify and control the risks that could...

Bringing on your first employee is a milestone for any business. It marks the transition from running a one-person operation to managing...

Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) 2022 introduced an important change: schools, trusts and colleges are now advised to consider...

‘Can I suspend an employee and how do I do it?’  Suspending an employee can feel daunting. Many business owners ask us: “Can I suspend...

If you are outsourcing a service such as catering, cleaning, bookkeeping etc. or buying or selling a business, you may need to consider...

We’re on the countdown to Christmas, looking forward to family, food, and a festive break, but for payroll professionals, Christmas and...

There are numerous challenges to overcome when managing annual leave over the Christmas and New Year period, especially if your annual...

Back in April 2020, the UK government introduced the Good Work Plan, which you might have heard described as the biggest change to employment law in years. It was designed to make the world of work fairer and clearer, giving employees stronger rights and giving employers more guidance on what’s expected. Five years on, The Good Work Plan is still very much in force and relevant to employers today.