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A new survey, commissioned by Acas, the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service, and carried out by YouGov, has revealed the most commonly observed behaviours that result in disciplinary action against staff.

Under the Employment Rights Act 2025, significant changes will be made to the law on unfair dismissal. These reforms are going to have a major impact on employers and the HR processes they have in place. We look at the impact these changes will have on probation periods and what employers need to do about them.

Over half of people that regularly work from home (WFH) would likely put their foot down to being forced to return to the office full time shows new research by Kings College London (KCL).

The current story in the news focused on Gary Lineker’s departure from the BBC following a controversial social media post is not an isolated incident. Often, we see employees, usually in senior or high-profile positions, finding themselves in hot water over something they have posted on their profile. And while the public can be quick to jump on them, what can employers do when it comes to managing the use of social media in their business?

Artificial intelligence is not yet ready to replace humans when it comes to writing R&D tax claims, but it is surprisingly clever. Three R&D specialists discuss the pros and cons

In a landmark case that highlights the importance of adhering to health and safety regulations, Nofax Enterprises Limited, a London-based property development firm, has been fined £63,000 and ordered to pay an additional £88,812.68 in costs following a series of serious safety violations at a construction site in Dalston, London. This penalty, handed down at Southwark Crown Court on March 18, 2025, underscores the critical importance of effective health and safety management in any business, regardless of industry.

Valentine’s Day is an occasion for showing appreciation for the people who mean a lot to you. But on a day that’s meant to be all about celebrating love and romance, how can you prevent the risk of employees blurring professional boundaries?

Kate Palmer, Peninsula’s Employment Services Director, picks out four HR horror stories from the archives and her thoughts on these more than just spooky scenarios…

The case of Cullingford v Secretary of State for Justice surrounds the claimant’s request to keep their dog in their car when they are working. The Employment Tribunal (ET) had to consider whether this request triggered the employer’s duty to make reasonable adjustments.

Across the country, many employers may now be in the unfortunate position of having to manage an employee who is facing prison time. If ever your employee gets arrested, what should be your next steps?

This summer there’s a whole host of sporting events taking place. From Euro 2024, Olympics, European Athletics Championships, to Wimbledon, there’s lots going on across a range of different sports. So, grab yourself a half-time orange or some strawberries and cream whilst we run through some HR points to consider before it all kicks-off.

You sent us anonymous stories for our experts to unpack. And now, our HR and Health & Safety experts will share their thoughts on three scary workplace stories that’ll make you jump straight for your employee handbook…