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Holiday Pay Records: Why Not Keeping Them Is Now a Criminal Offence
Since April 2026, failing to keep adequate holiday pay records is a criminal offence with unlimited fines. A plain-English guide to what you must…
Read updateNDAs in Harassment Cases Are Being Restricted: What Employers Need to Know
New rules under the Employment Rights Act 2025 will make most NDAs covering harassment and discrimination void. A plain-English guide for employers, ahead of…
Read updateThe Fair Work Agency Has Launched: What Increased Enforcement Means for You
The Fair Work Agency launched in April 2026 as the UK's new employment rights enforcement body. A plain-English guide to what it can do…
Read updateStatutory 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…
Read updateNew 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.
Read updateEmployment 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…
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