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ACAS has published its first full rewrite of the Disciplinary and Grievance Code since 2009. The draft moves informal resolution into the Code itself, tightens the rules on suspension and adds new sections on mediation and manager training. Here's what could change for your organisation and how to get ready while the current Code still applies.
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Hiring your first employee changes the legal and practical reality of your business. Get it right and you build a team that grows with you. Get it wrong and you'll spend the next year fixing it. Here's how to take on your first hire properly.
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Care worker shortages are the biggest single risk to home care businesses in 2026. Here's how the best operators are attracting and keeping carers, what's changed since the visa rules tightened and the practical steps that make the biggest difference.
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Trade businesses are competing for skilled people against bigger budgets and slicker websites. Here's how small trades can punch above their weight on recruitment, what good candidates actually look for and the quick wins that fill better applications faster.
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Passion will get you started. A plan will keep you going. Here's what every founder needs to think about before they take the leap, from people and policies to cashflow and culture, and the bits most people forget until it's too late.
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Recruiting volunteers is one thing. Keeping them long enough to make a difference is another. Here's how charities can build a volunteer experience that attracts new people and gives existing volunteers a reason to stay.
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Holiday pay rules changed in 2026 and many employers haven't caught up. Get it wrong and you're looking at backdated claims and unhappy employees. Here's what's changed, what you need to do now and how to make sure your payroll is compliant.
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Parental leave is now a day-one right, not something that kicks in after qualifying service. Here's what the 2026 changes mean for your contracts, your policies and your finances, plus the practical steps to take before someone in your team needs it.
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Statutory Sick Pay is now payable from day one, not from day four. That's a significant shift for employers, especially in industries with high short-term absence. Here's what the April 2026 changes mean for your business and how to budget for them.
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The April 2026 statutory pay updates affect almost every employer in the UK. Here's the new National Minimum Wage, the updated SSP and SMP rates and everything else you need to update in payroll, contracts and policies before they take effect.
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The Fair Work Agency is the new enforcement body bringing together several existing bodies under one roof. It has real teeth and is already active. Here's what it does, what powers it has and what employers need to do to stay on the right side of it.
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Unfair dismissal protection is now a day-one right, removing the two-year qualifying period. That changes how every small business needs to think about probation, performance management and dismissals. Here's what's changed and how to update your processes.
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Adverse weather can disrupt business operations and raise important employment law questions. This article explains employers’ responsibilities, staff pay, attendance expectations, health and safety duties, and flexible working options during severe weather - helping organisations stay compliant while supporting their workforce.
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