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Court of Appeal Rules: Internal Appeals Can’t Fix an Unfair Dismissal

HeidiAugust 12, 2026Employment Law Updatecourt of appeal, disciplinary process, employment law, employment rights, employment tribunal, hr compliance, 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.

NEW Important update for UK Employers

adminMarch 2, 2026Uncategorised#hr, employment law, HR package, HR Support, outsourced hr, Outsourcing HR Northumberland

What Every Employer Needs to Know If it feels like the goalposts keep moving, that’s because they are. 2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest years for UK employment law in a generation, as the Employment Rights Act 2025 rolls out in stages across the year — with more to come in […]

New Requirements for employers under a Labour Government

adminJune 25, 2024Employment Law Update#hr, employment law, HR Support, HR Support North East, HR Support Northumberland, labour employment law reforms

With the general election looming, it is predicted that the Labour Party will win by a significant majority. So, what will this mean for employers? Labour have proposed what is called a “New Deal for Working People”. This will have a big impact on employers due to significant employment law reforms. Labour have committed to […]

HR Focus February 2024

adminFebruary 24, 2024Employment Law Update#hr, disability discrimination, discrimination, employment law, hr focus newsletter, menopause

This month’s newsletter focuses on supporting menopause in the workplace and the new legal responsibilities for employers, as well as helping to protect your business against discrimination and harassment claims. Download your copy here.

Menopause at Work: New Legal Obligations for Employers

adminFebruary 24, 2024HR Supportdisability, discimination, employment law, HR Support, HR Support North East, HR Support Northumberland, menopause, north east business, outsourced hr

Employers can now be sued for not putting in place appropriate support for employees going through the menopause which can be described as a disability following recent case law. Employers now have legal obligations under the Equalities Act 2010. New guidance was released by Equality of Human Rights Commission on 22nd February 2024. You can […]

Employment Law Update – Carers’ Leave

adminJanuary 29, 2024Employment Law Update#management, business, employment law, employment law updates 2024, HR Support, HR Support North East, unpaid carers leave

As of 4th December 2023, employers have the right to one week of unpaid carers’ leave. This is a day 1 right for all employees who have dependants. This new legislation was introduced in recognition of a growing number of the working population who find it a struggle to juggle work with their caring responsibilities. […]

Employment Law Changes to Holiday Pay and Entitlement

adminJanuary 25, 2024Employment Law Update#hr, employment law, employment legislation, holiday entitlement, HR Support, human resources

The government introduced changes to the Working Time Regulations on 1st January 2024, which has resulted in important changes to holiday pay and entitlement. Carry Over of Annual Leave From 1 January 2024 the following principles relating to the carryover of annual leave apply. If any employee is unable to take some or all of […]