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Third Party Sexual Harassment

Third party sexual harassment occurs when a worker is subjected to unwanted conduct of a sexual nature by someone who is not employed by the business, but who interacts with workers in the course of their duties. A third party could be a customer, client or service user, contractor, supplier or visitor. This post provides practical guidance for owner-managers of SMEs including preventing, identifying, and responding to claims of sexual harassment by third parties. Written specifically for owners of SMEs the guidance is proportionate, practical, and suitable for organisations with limited resources, while reflecting recognised legal and good practice standards.

The Hidden Cost Of Manual Absence Management

Every holiday request, sickness record, spreadsheet update and follow-up takes time. Discover the hidden cost of manual absence management and the signs that your business may be ready for a simpler way to manage employee absence.

Acas Disciplinary and Grievance Code of Practice

Acas is consulting on major changes to its disciplinary and grievance Code, with greater emphasis on resolving workplace problems early and informally. Here’s what SME employers need to know.

Trade Union Access To The Workplace

From 30 October 2026, employers with 21 or more workers are expected to face new statutory rights allowing independent trade unions to request physical and digital access to the workplace. Find out how the new process will work and what employers should do now to prepare.

Absence Reporting Procedures

A practical guide to absence reporting procedures for SMEs, including when and how employees should report sickness, keeping in contact, fit notes, record keeping and what to do when procedures are not followed.

Managing Employee Attendance

A practical guide to managing employee attendance, including short and long-term sickness absence, attendance triggers, reasonable adjustments, Occupational Health and formal action.

Sexual Harassment In The Workplace

Employers have a proactive duty to prevent sexual harassment at work – and that duty is changing again. Find out what SMEs need to do before October, including reviewing policies, assessing risks, training employees and managers, and tackling some common HR myths.

Meta Glasses

Meta Glasses and other AI-powered smart wearables are becoming increasingly common, but what do they mean for employers? Can employees wear them at work? What are the risks to confidentiality, GDPR and workplace privacy? In this article, we explain how Meta Glasses work, why they raise employment law concerns and whether employers can prohibit them in the workplace. We also look at the practical steps businesses should take to update their policies before smart wearables become a problem.

Holiday Entitlement Guide For SMEs

Understand holiday entitlement for UK employers, including statutory leave, bank holidays, holiday pay, sickness absence, carry forward and managing annual leave correctly.

Managing Stress In The Workplace

Work-related stress is one of the leading causes of sickness absence in UK workplaces. Learn how to recognise the warning signs, understand your legal responsibilities as an employer and take practical steps to prevent, manage and reduce work-related stress.

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