
Are Staff Handbooks Mandatory?
There is no legal requirement across England and Wales for Employers to have a staff handbook. It is however, considered best practice for employers to have..

There is no legal requirement across England and Wales for Employers to have a staff handbook. It is however, considered best practice for employers to have..

Sometimes taking formal steps to deal with employee issues is necessary in running a business and if handled incorrectly it can expose you to costly claims for

An alternative to redundancy? Often when employers do not have the work or hours for their employees, they will follow the standard redundancy process on the ..

What do you need to know about sickness absence & holiday? Jetting off to tropical beaches, bustling cities, or remote mountain escapes is one of life’s …

Government tables amendments to the Employment Rights Bill to prevent NDA’s As part of the government’s overhaul of workers’ rights, it was announced on 8 July

When does an employee have the right to be accompanied? Aside from informal chats and meetings and investigatory, fact-finding meetings, it is stipulated …

If your employer does not pay your wages, what steps should you take? Not getting paid on time or in full is not only stressful but also a breach of an …
A significant change to the law is coming in 2026 which will hugely impact employers. As it currently stands (June 2025) an employer can dismiss an employee …

When faced with a disciplinary situation or allegation you may decide that it is necessary to suspend an employee during the process, however you should ensure

What do employers need to consider in a redundancy situation? With the recent increase in the National Minimum Wage and higher National Insurance contributions