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.
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.
A practical guide to managing employee attendance, including short and long-term sickness absence, attendance triggers, reasonable adjustments, Occupational Health and formal action.
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 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.
Understand holiday entitlement for UK employers, including statutory leave, bank holidays, holiday pay, sickness absence, carry forward and managing annual leave correctly.
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.
Employees are increasingly using AI tools to draft grievances, appeals and workplace complaints. Learn how employers should respond, what to look for and how to investigate fairly when AI has been used to prepare employment documents.
Difficult employee conversations are an essential part of effective people management. Learn how to prepare for difficult discussions, manage emotional reactions and achieve positive outcomes.
A practical guide for UK employers on preventing, recognising and managing bullying and harassment in the workplace, including investigations, legal responsibilities and best practice.
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