Employment Rights Act 2025 – a simple timeline for Employers
February 2026 Industrial Action & Union Changes Automatic unfair dismissal protection for participation in industrial action (removal of the 12‑week…
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Supporting Working Parents: Time Off for Dependants
With the return to school after the summer holidays, many working parents find themselves balancing their professional responsibilities with the…
Parental Leave and how not to confuse it with Shared Parental Leave
Parental leave vs Shared parental leaveParental leave – key points Employers can – have flexibility to adopt a parental leave…
Does the Employment Rights Bill pose more questions for employers than it answers…?
For example, how will changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) work?One of the major pledges made by the new government…
Calculating annual leave and bank holiday entitlement for part timers
With the holiday season heading into full swing, one of the most commonly themed questions from employers is around part-timers…
How do you determine someone’s employment status
Firstly, the term ’employment status’ is the arrangement under which an individual is engaged to work for an employer /…
Employment Law changes for employers to anticipate in 2024 and beyond…
Whether it’s the day-one right to request flexible working, or the re-introduction of rolled-up holiday pay, which is currently unlawful,…
How do I define a Redundancy situation?
The Employment Rights Act 1996 defines a redundancy situation as follows: When the employer ceases to carry on the business…
When can an employer rely on “Some other Substantial Reason” or “SOSR” as a reason for dismissal?
There are two requirements for a dismissal under UK law, which are; that it must be fair and it must…
Can I ask my employees if they’ve had a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination?
Yes, but you must be clear about your reasons for doing so. To comply with data protection obligation, employers must…