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

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…
How to Prepare for Statutory Sick Pay Changes: A Practical Guide for Managers

How to Prepare for Statutory Sick Pay Changes: A Practical Guide for Managers

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…
Supporting Employees Affected

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…

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.…

Menopause

Increasingly, organisations are becoming truly invested in the welfare of their employees and understand that by contributing to their well-being, both the organisation and the individual benefit.   In particular, managers are…

The Counteroffer Conundrum: Retaining Talent in a Competitive Labour Market

In today's job market, where competition for top talent is fierce, retaining employees has become a top priority for many businesses. Retaining employees, however, is not as simple as it may seem. According to the latest CIPD Labour Market…

A Year of Change in Employment Law: 2023 Update

A Year of Change in Employment Law: 2023 Update 2023 has been a significant year for employment law in the UK, with several new laws gaining Royal Assent. Although many of these changes won't come into force until 2024 or beyond, it's crucial…

Statutory rates 2022

Statutory sick pay PaymentFrom 6 April 2020From 6 April 2021From 6 April 2022Statutory sick pay£95.85£96.35£99.35Lower earnings limit (per week)£120£120£123 National minimum wage AgeFrom 1 April 2020From 1 April 2021From 1 April…

Flexible furlough

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Flexible furlough is available form 1 July, enabling furloughed workers to return to work on a flexible part time basis.  Up until the JRS (job retention scheme) closes on 31 October, these employees will be entitled…

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