Employers should review how they manage fluctuating workloads, as new rules on guaranteed hours and shift notice will reshape workforce planning and introduce potential costs for last-minute changes. What is...

From 2027, larger employers will be required to go beyond gender pay gap reporting and publish detailed equality action plans to show how they are improving gender equality in the...

Employers should prepare for a shift in industrial relations as trade unions gain more access to workplaces and employees receive stronger rights and protections. What is the current situation? The...

Managers and HR teams should prepare for stronger protections against dismissal for those on family leave, alongside new rights and entitlements that will affect policies and workforce planning. What is...

Employers should review attendance management procedures and payroll systems as Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) will soon be payable from the very first day of sickness absence. What is the current...

Employers should centralise how they track redundancies, as smaller numbers of dismissals spread across different locations could soon trigger statutory consultation requirements, and the cost of mistakes will rise significantly....

Employers should prepare for stricter rules on handling flexible working requests by reviewing policies, training managers, and promoting a more open approach to flexibility. What is the current situation? Employees...

Assess your workplace culture, review harassment policies, and strengthen reporting channels now to prepare for significant upcoming changes to the law. What is the current situation? Harassment refers to unwanted...