True to form, as we are in the midst of another heatwave, those of us who spend all of our time indoors at work will no doubt, in our...

While often operating behind the scenes, just about all businesses rely on cleaners to keep workplaces safe, hygienic, and operational....

The Supreme Court recently delivered its verdict on the rights of women and men, and the implications of biological sex and gender. And,...

TUPE situations can be complicated and involved. Not to mention stressful and uncertain for everyone they affect. But what happens when...

Recent Government actions following the Grenfell Tower Inquiry have led to significant changes in fire safety legislation, particularly...

Pensions have become a significant extra cost for some employers, and an important benefit for many employees. But they are often set up...

Well the Home Office reckons that many organisations are not. And with fines of £60,000 per person and audits on the rise, it is costing...

From we believe April 2026 (pending confirmation), a major change is coming that will affect every employer in the UK – particularly...

The Court of Appeal’s decision in Hewston v Ofsted  offers valuable guidance for employers handling conduct-related dismissals. What...

We meet SME employers every day. And we are regularly surprised at how often their contractual documentation has not been looked at for...

The President of the Employment Tribunals has issued the annual update to the Vento guidelines, setting out the bands of awards for...

Over the past 10 years, there has been an increasing awareness of the effects of stress, unhappiness and genuine mental illness at work....

Statutory Figures In addition to the previously published statutory pay increases for 2025 (refer to our Newsletter No 166), the annual...

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...

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...

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...

We have all seen big Tribunal awards, and sometimes employers seem to get punished even further by causing injury to feelings. And, many...

The recent case of Berry v Anglian Water Services Ltd  offers significant insights into the delicate balance between maintaining contact...

Changes to Right to Work Checks The Government has recently announced both a crackdown on illegal working and some changes to acceptable...

Managing annual leave effectively is essential for fostering a positive workplace culture, maintaining productivity, and ensuring...