Goodbye to gagging orders? | How amendments to the Employment Rights Bill could end NDA misuse
BLOG Written by Jane Hallas on 7 August 2025 Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) – legal contracts used to prevent the sharing of certain information with others
5 ways summer can boost recruitment success
BLOG Written by Danielle Fargnoli-Read on 31 July 2025 Longer days, lighter moods, and a slower pace – summer in the UK offers a natural
Why probation still matters – even with day one rights delayed
BLOG Written by Richard Jay on 30 July 2025 Probationary periods remain a vital tool for employers to assess new hires, but upcoming changes to
Do ADHD and autism qualify as a disability? | Understanding the Equality Act 2010 and new case law
BLOG Written on 14 July 2025 When an employee discloses that they have ADHD or autism, many employers find themselves asking: Is this classed as
Privacy vs practicality | Are you entitled to know the reason for an employee’s sickness absence?
BLOG Written on 14 July 2025 When an employee calls in sick, it’s natural for employers to want to understand the situation. However, questions around
Education | What school leaders need to know about September 2025 pay changes
BLOG Written on 9 July 2025 As we near the end of the summer term, headteachers, school business managers and senior Trust staff, along with
Employment Rights Bill Implementation Roadmap | Your quick guide to what’s coming when
BLOG Written on 4 July 2025 The Employment Law Bill promises the biggest shake-up of UK employment law in decades. Having recently cleared the Committee
Fewer lives lost | Key takeaways from the HSE’s 2024/25 fatal injury statistics
Candidate feedback | The secret superpower that can strengthen your recruitment process
BLOG Written by Danielle Fargnoli-Read on 25 June 2025 Let’s be honest – recruitment can be tough. You spend a lot of time writing job
New sentencing guidelines could see fines soar for very large organisations
BLOG Written on 23 June 2025 On 1 June 2025, the Sentencing Council introduced important amendments to its guidelines for health and safety, corporate manslaughter,
Don’t rely on AI | 5 areas where employers should exercise caution
BLOG Written by Amy Waters on 20 June 2025 Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are transforming the way employers manage their operations, from streamlining recruitment to
Can employers lawfully demote employees?
BLOG When faced with performance or conduct issues, employers may look for alternatives to dismissal – one of which is demotion. This usually means reducing