Fit Notes — What Every Employer Needs to Know
Fit notes are one of the most misunderstood documents in absence management. This guide explains what they are, what the two outcomes mean, and exactly what to do when you receive one.
The Fair Work Agency — What Employers Need to Know
The Fair Work Agency went live on 7 April 2026 — the most significant structural change to UK employment law enforcement in decades. Here is what it does, what powers it has, and where the real risk sits.
Paternity & Parental Leave — What Employers Need to Act On Now
From 6 April 2026, paternity leave and unpaid parental leave became day-one rights, and a new bereaved partner's paternity leave entitlement came into force. Here is what changed, what is now law, and what employers need to put in place.
National Minimum Wage 2026 — Are Your Payroll Records Compliant?
The April 2026 uplifts are now in force. HMRC enforcement is active and naming-and-shaming is back. If your payroll records cannot demonstrate compliance, the time to fix that is now.
Managing Long-Term Sickness Absence — A Practical Employer Guide
Long-term absence is one of the most legally and operationally complex situations an employer faces. This guide sets out the process, the risks, and the decisions you need to make at each stage.
Trade Union Reforms — What Employers Need to Know
The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces significant changes to trade union law from early 2026. Dismissal during lawful industrial action is now automatically unfair. Here is what that means for employers.
Statutory Sick Pay — The April 2026 Changes Explained
From 6 April 2026, SSP is payable from day one, the Lower Earnings Limit is removed, and the rate calculation changes. These are the most significant SSP reforms in years. Here is what employers need to do.
The UK Labour Market in 2026 — What Employers Need to Understand
Unemployment is at its highest in five years, wage growth is easing, and the hiring market is recalibrating. This is not a crisis — but it is a shift that requires a deliberate response from employers.
AI and Workplace Monitoring — The HR Considerations Employers Cannot Ignore
Digital tools now play a growing role in recruitment, performance management and attendance monitoring. The technology is not the problem — how employers introduce, explain and apply it usually is.