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The Green MP, Hannah Spencer has announced that she will introduce a bill to Parliament on maximum workplace temperatures. The news follows recommendations in May this year from the Climate Change Committee for the Government to set a maximum workplace temperature to protect workers.

The Government has revised its timetable for implementation of the remaining reforms that are set to be introduced under the Employment Rights Act 2025 during 2026 and 2027.

A progress update has been released on the implementation of the recommendations laid out in the Keep Britain Working review published on 5 November 2025. The independent review carried out by Sir Charlie Mayfield considered the role of employers in tackling health-based economic inactivity and promoting healthy and inclusive workplaces.

Acas has published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2025–26, revealing a year of rising demand for its services against the backdrop of the Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 2025) changes and wider labour market pressures.

Regulations will come into force on 1 January 2027, which reduce the qualifying period of employment for bringing an ordinary unfair dismissal claim under the Employment Rights Act 1996 from two years to six months.

Organisations should be prepared for weather extremes that could affect their business during the warmer months. We share top tips for managing your staff through this.

Protect your organisation’s reputation with our social media policy template. Set clear rules for staff behaviour and safe online conduct.

The government has unveiled 28 significant employment reforms. Discover what these changes are – and how they could impact your business – in your free guide.

Starting a new business can be daunting, and especially when it comes to providing your employees’ or workers with policies and procedures. Download your SME starter pack today to ensure compliance.

Sexual harassment is a serious offence and as an employer, you must do everything you can to avoid it happening in your company.

The contract of employment covers a wide variety of terms and clauses which can be introduced in to the contractual relationship through various methods, including being expressly written, verbally stated or implied in to the relationship.