Category: General Updates

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Disciplinary Procedures & Dismissals

Understanding Gross Misconduct in the Workplace

In any workplace, maintaining professional standards and a safe, productive environment is paramount. Employers set clear expectations for behaviour …

Employer Resources

Repeal the Equality Act

Last week Reform announced their plans to ‘scrap’ the Equality Act as part of their manifesto. The potential implications of this action would be significant ..

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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