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.
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.
Under new legislation Zero And Low Hours Workers could become extinct. Labour intends to ensure that all jobs provide a minimum level of job security and predictable hours.
From April 2026 UK employers will have a New Duty To Retain Annual Leave Records for six years. Find out what records are required and how to prepare.
Employment Tribunal Award Limits Legislation setting the annual increase in Employment Tribunal Award Limits has been laid before Parliament. The new rates will apply where the effective date of termination of an employee’s employment (or other calculation date) is on
Labour plans to extend the right to request flexible working to be the default position from day one for all workers, unless it is not reasonably feasible.
Paternity Leave Bereavement Act Will Include Parents of Babies, Adoption of Children and Surrogacy Arrangements
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
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.
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.
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