Category: General Updates

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Best practice for employers

National minimum wage increases in 2026

The government has recently announced the yearly increase to the national minimum wage and whilst the decision has been made in an effort to strike a balance ..

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Disability Discrimination

Disability, Ill health and Employment

Sir Charlie Mayfield Lead Reviewer of Keep Britain Working recently spent 9 months looking at the issues that surround ill health and the workplace. This report

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Employment Contracts

Written statements of employment

The main conditions of employment are summarised by a written statement when an employee starts work. The document includes the main terms of employment…

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Employee Resources

Reintroducing Employment Tribunal Fees

The current position is that individuals can issue a claim in the Employment Tribunal without having to pay any fees. Whilst individuals can pay for legal…

Artificial Intelligence
Best practice for employers

AI in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept it is already reshaping the way organisations recruit, manage, and support their employees.

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Best practice for employers

Modern Slavery in the Workplace

Modern slavery is often thought of as a relic of history, yet it remains a pressing issue in today’s workplaces and supply chains. The UK’s Modern Slavery Act..

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Best practice for employers

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..