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As we approach important changes under the Employment Rights Act 2025, now is an appropriate time to review your current probation processes. With the qualifying service for unfair dismissal reducing to six months, it is essential that probation periods, review timelines, and processes are robust, clearly structured, and completed within the appropriate timeframe. Below is […]
As we approach upcoming changes and increased scrutiny around fixed-term contracts, it’s essential that HR teams follow a clear, fair, and well-documented process when contracts come to an end. Alongside this, employers should start rolling out changes now in response to the upcoming 2027 reforms to unfair dismissal rights, which will significantly impact how probation periods are […]
The UK employment law landscape is undergoing one of the most significant reform periods in recent years. With the Employment Rights Act 2025 now in force and further changes scheduled through 2026 and 2027, it is vital that employers prepare early to ensure compliance and reduce risk. Below is a summary of the key changes […]
We want to make you aware of an important upcoming change to UK employment law that will significantly affect how employers manage new starters. Under the UK’s Employment Rights Act, a new six-month qualifying period for protection against unfair dismissal is set to take effect on 1 January 2027. This replaces the current two-year qualifying […]
Employment Law Update: Six-Month Unfair Dismissal Rights from 2027 We want to make you aware of an important upcoming change to UK employment law that will significantly affect how employers manage new starters. Under the UK’s Employment Rights Act, a new six-month qualifying period for protection against unfair dismissal is set to take effect on […]
The Christmas party season is a time of celebration and camaraderie, but it can also be a time when professional boundaries blur, potentially leading to uncomfortable or even damaging situations. For managers, the festive period is a chance to reinforce positive workplace culture while taking steps to prevent inappropriate behaviour. Here’s a practical guide to […]
With a few weeks to go until the introduction of neonatal care leave and pay on 6 April 2025, business owners need to be aware of some key changes. The Government has also made important amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, including new powers for tribunals and reforms to Statutory Sick Pay. In this blog, […]
On 16 April 2025, the UK Supreme Court ruled that under the Equality Act 2010, “sex” refers to biological sex, not gender identity or legal sex as defined by a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC). The case (For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers) challenged a Scottish law that treated some transgender women as “women” […]
You may have heard there are changes coming to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). While most of these reforms aren’t expected to take effect until 2026, now is the perfect time to get ahead and make sure your sickness absence processes are working well. What’s changing? Currently, SSP kicks in after three days of sickness. Under […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a time to recognise the importance of early detection, open conversations, and compassionate support in the workplace. As a small employer, knowing how to help an employee affected by cancer (or caring for someone who is) can make a real difference to both their wellbeing and your organisation’s […]
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