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Our guide explores the relationship between probation periods and unfair dismissal claims.

This guide breaks down every major change, what it means for employers, and the practical steps you should take now.

AI-generated grievances are becoming a HR issue. Our guide explains how employers can manage them.

Our guide explains how outsourced HR helps retail businesses be legally compliant and offer great service.

This guide provides an insightful overview of the benefits of BIM in construction.

We've put together this guide to explore the importance annual leave for employers and employees.

The Government has published a report and launched an open public consultation on time off for public duties. It is open for responses until 11.59pm on 4 September 2026.

The Government has launched a consultation on strengthening employment rights for unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children. As part of its Plan to Make Work Pay and Next Steps to Make Work Pay the Government committed to review the implementation of Carer’s Leave and consider whether there is a need to change the current entitlement introduced by the previous government under the Carer’s Leave Act 2023. Subsequently, in November 2025 the Department for Business and Trade published the terms of reference for the Government’s review of Carer’s Leave and employment rights for unpaid carers.

The Government has released its latest quarterly report on illegal working penalties issued to employers across the UK, as part of its ongoing crackdown on illegal employment.

Regulations have been made confirming that the anticipated unfair dismissal changes under the Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 2025) will come into effect on 1 January 2027.

The Government has announced the launch of several different pilots intended to test reforms to the fit note system, which it has deemed to be “broken”. Currently, around 11 million fit notes are issued every year and in more than 9 in 10 cases, they declare the subject "not fit for work".

The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) has launched an inquiry and a call for evidence on access to flexible working for disabled people.

Leading up to the Employment Rights Act 2025, a Peninsula survey found that employers were most concerned about changes to unfair dismissal. These concerns were echoed by Peers.

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Stay compliant during one of the world's most iconic sporting events with our free resource sticker pack - created by our team of experts.

Download our free Fair Work Agency guide and ensure total compliance from the new enforcement body.

Download our free guide and ensure you're managing probationary periods within your business.

Download our free guide and prepare your business for the changes in Statutory Sick Pay changes in April 2026.