April 1st, 2026
From 7 April 2026, a new state enforcement body called the Fair Work Agency (FWA) will begin operating. The FWA will bring together the current enforcement functions of HMRC’s national...
April 1st, 2026
From April 2026, employers with 250 or more employees will be encouraged to publish equality action plans setting out how they intend to reduce gender pay gaps and support employees...
April 1st, 2026
From 6 April 2026, the maximum protective award for failing to comply with collective redundancy consultation rules will increase from 90 days’ pay to 180 days’ pay for each affected...
March 26th, 2026
Last week marked the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – a day focused on raising awareness of race discrimination globally. The aspiration and aim to eliminate racial...
March 26th, 2026
A productive workforce is essential to the success of any organisation. Employers rely on employees performing effectively in their roles, but from time-to-time performance concerns arise. Handling underperformance requires a...
September 1st, 2014
It has now been announced that the Government’s new Health and Work Service in England and Wales will be delivered by Health Management Limited. The scheme will be fully implemented...
August 25th, 2014
Acas has issued new guidance on dress codes and appearance in the workplace. The guidance, whilst not providing employers with any specific solutions, offers issues for consideration with areas of...
August 20th, 2014
New rules come into force on 1st October 2014 which will enable fathers to be and partners of pregnant women to take time off for antenatal appointments. Under the current...