Statutory Sick Pay From Day One: Is Your Absence Policy Still Fit for Purpose?
Since April 2026, Statutory Sick Pay is payable from day one with no earnings threshold. A plain-English guide to what changed and how to update your absence management.
New Sexual Harassment Duty for Employers: “All Reasonable Steps” from Oct 2026
From 30 October 2026, employers must take “all reasonable steps” to prevent sexual harassment, including by customers, clients and service-users. A plain-English guide.
Employment Tribunal Time Limits Doubling in October 2026: Employer Guide
From 1 October 2026, most Employment Tribunal claims move from a 3-month to a 6-month time limit. A plain-English guide to what’s changing and what employers should do.
Trade Union Recognition Explained: What Changed in 2026
How trade unions get recognised for collective bargaining in the UK, what changed in April 2026, and what’s coming next. A plain-English guide for employers.
Equal Pay Claims Are Rising — What the Next, Co-op and Tesco Cases Mean for You | Cheviot HR
Recent equal pay rulings against Next, Co-op and Tesco show the risk is real for any employer. A plain-English guide to equal pay, job evaluation, and why you need to act now.
New Trade Union Rights 2026: What UK Employers Must Do Before October
From 30 October 2026, UK employers face new trade union duties. This plain-English guide explains what’s changing and what you need to do — no prior knowledge needed.
Unfair Dismissal Changes: Why Anyone You’ve Hired Since July Already Matters
The new six-month unfair dismissal qualifying period doesn’t start in January 2027 — it’s already counting for anyone hired since 1 July 2026. Here’s what employers need to do now.
Fire and Rehire Rules Delayed to January 2027: What Employers Need to Know
If you’ve been bracing for the new fire and rehire restrictions to land this October, you’ve got a bit more breathing room. The Government has confirmed the commencement date has moved from October 2026 to 1 January 2027, timed to coincide with the wider unfair dismissal reforms. It’s a delay, not a U-turn — and […]
There’s a New Employee Right You Might Have Missed — And It Lands on Your Desk, Not the ICO’s
Since 19 June 2026, employees have a new statutory right to raise data protection complaints directly with their employer, rather than going straight to the Information Commissioner’s Office. It’s a quiet change compared to the headline reforms of April, but it has real, practical consequences for how HR handles day-to-day data requests — and most […]
Court of Appeal Rules: Internal Appeals Can’t Fix an Unfair Dismissal
A brand new Court of Appeal ruling proves your appeal process is not a fix-all for a flawed dismissal. Here’s what UK employers need to know before it’s too late.