The Government has confirmed that it will ditch its original plan to make unfair dismissal a day-one right and will instead reduce the qualifying period from two years to six months. This significant policy shift broke the parliamentary deadlock to keep the Employment Rights Bill (which has today become the Employment Rights Act 2025) on… [Read More]

Employers are being warned to watch out for a new species hopping through the workplace: the ‘office frog’. The term has been coined to describe younger employees – particularly those of Gen Z – who move frequently from one job to another, leaping from role to role as a frog might hop from lily pad to lily… [Read More]

Performance appraisals should drive growth, motivation and development – not open your business to legal claims. With the increase in hybrid working, many employers are finding their traditional appraisal processes increasingly vulnerable under legal scrutiny. What can go wrong? From a legal perspective, appraisals are more than just feedback – they’re evidence. If a dismissal… [Read More]

Baby loss is a deeply sensitive issue, where your response as an employer can have a lasting impact. While understanding the legal framework is essential, HR professionals should recognise that providing  practical, compassionate support to employees is just as important. Legal parameters for the loss of a baby Employee rights following baby loss depend largely… [Read More]

Paid annual leave is a fundamental employment right in the UK, protected by the Working Time Regulations 1998. What is your responsibility as an employer? Workers are entitled to 5.6 weeks’ paid holiday each year. Importantly, the law places responsibility on employers not only to acknowledge this entitlement, but also to promote its use. Simply… [Read More]