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The Hidden Dangers for SME Employers who Ignore Neurodiversity
It is now estimated that 1 in 7 people within the UK population are probably neurodiverse. Consequently, it is perhaps no surprise that...
Guy Liddall
Sep 294 min read


UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA): What Employers with European ties need to know
If your business has offices, clients, or colleagues in Europe, you will want to be aware of an important change in UK travel rules that...
Guy Liddall
Sep 183 min read


HR Update - Harassment at Work: Lessons from Hunter v Lidl GB Ltd and the New Proactive Duty
New laws on Sexual Harassment came into force last October, and the Government has threatened to tighten these even further, with the...
Guy Liddall
Sep 43 min read


County Court decision in first Gender Case since Supreme Court Ruling
Since the Supreme Court ruling in April that changed the narrative over gender issues, the Courts have not had a chance to consider how...
Guy Liddall
Aug 183 min read


HR Update - A cautionary tale from a Chip Shop
The True Cost of Getting Right to Work Checks Wrong In July 2025, a fish and chip shop owner was left in “total shock” after being hit...
Guy Liddall
Aug 114 min read


Don’t rely on AI for Employment Contracts and HR Documentation
Everybody tells us that AI is going to replace many of the roles and functions currently carried out by real people. And in some areas...
Guy Liddall
Jul 293 min read


Employment Rights Bill: Roadmap to Implementation — Key Changes and Actions for Employers
Commentary The new Employment Rights Bill marks the most significant overhaul of workplace law in a generation, reflecting the...
Guy Liddall
Jul 104 min read


HR Update - Supreme Court Ruling on Sex and Gender: What SMEs need to know
The Supreme Court recently delivered its verdict on the rights of women and men, and the implications of biological sex and gender. And,...
Guy Liddall
Jun 34 min read


HR Update - What happens when employees say no under TUPE?
TUPE situations can be complicated and involved. Not to mention stressful and uncertain for everyone they affect. But what happens when...
Guy Liddall
May 274 min read


HR Update - Regularly Review Your Workplace Pension Schemes says the CIPD
Pensions have become a significant extra cost for some employers, and an important benefit for many employees. But they are often set up...
Guy Liddall
May 132 min read


HR Update - Hewston v Ofsted: Holds Valuable Lessons for Employers
The Court of Appeal’s decision in Hewston v Ofsted offers valuable guidance for employers handling conduct-related dismissals. What...
Guy Liddall
Apr 222 min read


HR Update - Keep Employment Contracts Up to Date - It matters now more than ever
We meet SME employers every day. And we are regularly surprised at how often their contractual documentation has not been looked at for...
Guy Liddall
Apr 143 min read


Safety Update - Workplace First Aid - A Practical Approach for SMEs
Over the past 10 years, there has been an increasing awareness of the effects of stress, unhappiness and genuine mental illness at work....

Rosalie Collins
Apr 33 min read


HR Update - Issues arising from when Easter falls, and Additional Public/Bank Holidays
The law on Public/Bank Holidays All employees are entitled to a set number of days off work each year by way of paid leave. The...

Cathy Norton BSc FCIPD CMIOSH LLM
Mar 245 min read


HR Update - A case many Employers could Learn From
A recent case is almost a text book example of how not to deal with a pregnant employee. And how to make sure your case is undefendable...
Guy Liddall
Mar 113 min read


HR Update - Are You Off the Hook When Using Agency Workers? Not Quite
One of our clients recently asked: “If I’m using agency workers, do I need to worry about record-keeping, or is that entirely up to the...
Guy Liddall
Mar 34 min read


HR Update - Understanding Injury to Feelings Awards
We have all seen big Tribunal awards, and sometimes employers seem to get punished even further by causing injury to feelings. And, many...
Guy Liddall
Mar 33 min read


HR Update - Harassment and Reasonable Adjustments: Lessons from Berry v Anglian Water Services Ltd
The recent case of Berry v Anglian Water Services Ltd offers significant insights into the delicate balance between maintaining contact...
Guy Liddall
Feb 282 min read


HR Update - Changes to Right to Work Checks and the Government’s approach to Illegal Working
Changes to Right to Work Checks The Government has recently announced both a crackdown on illegal working and some changes to acceptable...
Guy Liddall
Feb 202 min read


HR Update - Effective Management of Annual Leave
Managing annual leave effectively is essential for fostering a positive workplace culture, maintaining productivity, and ensuring...

Rosalie Collins
Feb 184 min read
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