Entries by Neil Spectrum

Fixed-Term Contract Ending – HR Process Checklist (Post-2027)

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 […]

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 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 […]

Equality Act 2010: Supreme Court Ruling – What It Means for Employers

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” […]

Supporting Employees Affected by Cancer – Guidance for Small Employers

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 […]

Employment Law Latest 2023: Updates For SME’s

As an SME employer, it can be challenging to keep pace with the ever-changing landscape of employment law. However, it is essential to keep up to date with new legislation and guidance to ensure compliance and mitigate risk to your business. In this blog post, we provide an overview of some of the recent UK […]