Sick pay shake-up | Enhanced 80% SSP and an end to waiting days
BLOG Written by Chloe Kamutikaoma on 19 March 2025 In a significant move towards improving workers’ rights, the UK government has announced two major changes
Bank holiday shortfall | Are you at risk of underpaying leave?
BLOG Written on 19 March 2025 Employers could unintentionally underpay holiday entitlement this year due to an anomaly in the bank holiday calendar. If your
The future of collective redundancies | Unpacking Labour’s revised proposals
BLOG Written by Lesley Rennie on 18 March 2025 Back in June 2024, prior to the General Election, we explored the potential for change to
How should employers respond to sexual harassment complaints?
BLOG Written by Melinda Clements on 14 March 2025 According to a recent Acas survey, 14% of employers and 6% of employees have witnessed sexual
Family-friendly rights | 7 key reforms to have on your radar
BLOG Written by Louise Harvey on 14 March 2025 The Labour government’s Plan to Make Work Pay is set to shake up numerous aspects of
10 things employers need to know about new neonatal leave
BLOG Written by Hannah Copeland on 11 March 2025 From 6 April 2025, parents of babies who require extended neonatal care will have a new
Understanding the legalities of mandated office returns
BLOG Written by Lottie Crompton on 12 March 2025 It’s no secret that working from home remains highly appealing to employees, offering benefits like greater
What should be in an employee handbook?
BLOG Written on 26 February 2025 All employers strive for a highly productive workforce with low staff turnover. An employee handbook, also known as a
Hiring in a skills crisis | How to attract and develop the right talent
BLOG Written by Danielle Fargnoli-Read on 26 February 2025 In the UK, businesses are facing a growing challenge – the skills gap. As the economy
7 protective clauses your contracts may be missing
BLOG Written by Alex Holmes on 20 February 2025 When faced with employee issues, your employment contracts can either protect your interests or put you
Preventing employee shadow AI use | What employers need to know
BLOG Written by Suzie Green (Updated on February 26th 2026) As artificial intelligence use grows across UK businesses, it’s good business practice to establish some
Booked off but feeling rough | Can annual leave be converted into sick leave?
BLOG Written on 13 February 2025 Unfortunately, we can’t choose when we fall ill. Few things are more frustrating than becoming unwell during annual leaven