Pre employment checks are a simple but essential step in protecting your business and ensuring you make informed recruitment decisions.
Why Pre Employment Checks Matter for SME Owner-Managers
Supporting Employees Through Cost Of Living Pressures
As an owner of an SME you are no doubt facing intense pressure from rising costs and employees are facing higher household costs and growing financial anxiety. This creates a difficult balancing act for SMEs of supporting employees through cost of living pressures while maintaining the financial sustainability of the business
National Minimum Wage Rates
National Minimum Wage (Historical Data). The NMW was first introduced in October 1999 at a rate of £3.20 per hour, this post details the increases and other changes that have been applied
Statutory Payment Rates 2026-27
Statutory Payment Rates 2026-27. The Government has published the statutory payment rates for maternity pay, paternity pay, shared parental pay, adoption pay and sick pay from April 2026
ACAS Early Conciliation Period Extended To 12 Weeks
ACAS Early Conciliation period extended to 12 weeks the early conciliation period was extended from 6 to 12 weeks for cases notified to ACAS after 1 Dec 2025
National Minimum Wage 2026 Expectations
National Minimum Wage 2026 Expectations. The Low Pay Commission have recommended a rise of the Adult Rate of the NMW to at least £12.70 per hour.
Digital Identity Cards
The government intend to introduce digital identity cards for UK citizens and legal residents. They will be available to everyone aged 16 and over by the end of this Parliament.
Kinship Carers Leave
Kinship Carers Leave
Duty To Inform Workers Of Their Right To Join A Union
Under the Employment Rights Act, employers will have a duty to inform workers of their right to join a union. The information should be provided in a written statement at the start of employment and periodically thereafter. A consultation seeks input on the format, content, delivery method, and frequency of these statements.
Alcohol and Drug Testing Services
I have partnered with a provider of alcohol and drug testing services to help you introduce regular or as required testing of your employees.
