Employment Rights Act 2025: What ‘ALL Reasonable Steps’ Really Means for Employers
From 30 October 2026, employers will be required to take ALL reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment This is another change which is part of the Employment Rights Act 2025. There is already an obligation to take reasonable steps to stop sexual harassment, but this has been strengthened. So what does taking ALL reasonable steps […]
Six Month Unfair Dismissal Rights: the law is changing in January 2027 and you need to act NOW
I have written before about the Employment Rights Act 2025 and the significant changes this is bringing into the workplace. There is another major change from January next year, which employers need to start to plan for right now. Dismissing someone within two years of their start date As from 1st January 2027, the qualifying […]
Does using the Grievance Procedure resolve the issue?
My blog is a little late this month as I have been involved in some grievance investigations for more than one client. It seems that there are some very unhappy people in the workplace at the moment and, in some ways, it is not difficult to see why. The national economic situation is still in […]
Are Your HR Policies Ready for April 2026? A Guide for Small Employers & Charities
If you run a small business or charity, keeping your HR paperwork up to date can easily slip down the priority list. But with significant employment law changes coming into force from April 2026 and beyond, now is the time to check that your policies, procedures and documents are still compliant—and fit for purpose. Added […]
Holidays and Time Off: What Employers Need to Know
I’ve had a number of queries recently about holiday entitlements, compassionate leave, and time off for caring for disabled relatives—essentially, all the various reasons people may need time away from work. Having just returned from a holiday myself, I thought now was a good time to write a blog that explores this topic in more […]
Grievances, Complaints and Whistleblowing – what are the differences and why does it matter?
Our blog this month looks at what the difference is between grievances, complaints and whistleblowing claims and how employers should be handling them all. Different ways to raise a complaint in the workplace There are so many ways in businesses where people can raise concerns about how things are being handled and managed. As an […]
Managing and Preventing Long-Term Sickness Absence
According to a report by the Health Foundation, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) estimated, during February to April 2024, that 2.83 million people aged 16–64 in the UK were economically inactive due to long-term sickness. This is a record high since the COVID-19 pandemic. The report goes on to review how the new UK Government needs to […]
Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment – new UK Law and steps to take
From 26 October 2024, employers will be expected to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010 Act 2023. “Reasonable steps” means being proactive prevention, rather than just dealing with complaints. Why is sexual harassment an issue in the workplace? A TUC survey in 2023 […]
Who Cares For The Carers? Their Employer Should
The so-called “squeezed” generation are caring for both children and elderly parents as well. It is no wonder that they find employment challenging.
Strategic HR – Helping Your Business Build Loyalty, Growth and Profit
Strategic HR – this article explains what it is and how can it benefit organisations and employees alike.