The Government’s Employment Rights Bill is set to bring sweeping changes to UK employment law. With a phased rollout from April 2026 through to 2027, employers must prepare now to avoid costly compliance missteps. Here’s what you need to know and what your business should be doing to get ahead. What is the Employment Rights
The build-up is complete. The tension in the boardroom is palpable. A dramatic pause, a withering look, and then it comes — someone is unceremoniously ejected from the programme. The reason? A seemingly minor misunderstanding or an offhand comment interpreted as a cardinal sin. Setting aside the manufactured drama of reality TV, we all know
Many people are of the belief that to uphold a disciplinary allegation and give any sort of formal sanction (including dismissal), they need to prove ‘beyond all reasonable doubt’ that the offence was committed. This really is NOT the case. Internal investigations for disciplinary matters are not the same as criminal proceedings. Employers need to
You’ve made the decision to advertise a job, but you know that a critical issue in the appointment of whoever you choose is that they deliver the goods, otherwise their appointment may well be a waste of time and money. What’s the Right Option for You? Whichever the option, make sure your employment contract reflects
It used to be so simple didn’t it? Work, fill up pension pot, take retirement at 60 or 65, draw pension and take endless holidays. Not so nowadays. Some would say that the way we work leads to multiple careers, several pensions and/or Insurance policies and a ‘live for today’ attitude. The demographics also mean
