From 1 October 2026, the UK’s right to work check requirements will undergo its most significant expansion in over a decade. These reforms will reshape compliance obligations for all businesses and organisations regardless of size or the resources. Here we outline what is changing, who is affected, and what you should be doing now to
Here in the UK, the introduction of the Equal Pay Act 1970 was a huge step forward for ensuring men and women are paid the same amount for the same job(s). So what do we mean when we talk about “equal pay”? In short, both men and women must be paid the same when they
When it comes to flexible working in the workplace, knowing the appropriate rights and requirements is key. Employees have the right to request flexible working arrangements. Subsequently, understanding how best to respond to these ensures a smooth and seamless working environment. With a rise in requests in recent years, being able to deal with flexible
This month we turn our attention to a more serious and sombre matter – criminal allegations in the workplace. It goes without saying that this is a topic most of us will hopefully never need to concern ourselves with/have to deal with. However should the issue arise, it must be taken seriously. Carrying out investigations
Sexual harassment compliance in the UK is undergoing a fundamental transformation. A new and overlapping set of legal reforms has shifted employer obligations from a largely reactive model to a proactive, preventative duty. Employers are no longer expected simply to respond to incidents once they occur; they must now take meaningful, demonstrable steps to stop
As you may be aware, there have been a number of key changes brought in by the Employment Rights Act. Below is a summary of the legislative updates and changes coming into force over the following 12 months. National Minimum & Living Wage Increase The National Living Wage will rise from 1 April 2026 as follows: 21 and
The statistics don’t lie, especially when it comes to the costs of poor recruitment. These costs can be high both literally and metaphorically, and we will share some figures with you here to illustrate this. As an example, the cost of a bad hire can be anywhere between 1.5 to 4 times the employee’s annual
It has now become almost impossible to ignore the impact AI is having on our everyday lives. It is therefore no surprise that the same can be said regarding AI within the workplace. With the technology of AI being ever-changing, keeping up to date with it all can be challenging. As a result, having the
It’s the time of year that many of us start to wind down and get ready for the festive period to officially begin. For employers, it is also the time where they start to think about holding Christmas parties in the workplace. So this blog is likely going to be quite timely for some… Christmas
As we are coming to the end of 2025, our minds start shifting to planning for next year. With the announcement of significant employment law changes expected in the next 12-24 months, it is imperative that all businesses start to consider these and implement positive changes now which provides the agility to prepare for what