Non-competes are on the chopping block. What does that really mean for UK employers?
In last week’s Budget, the Chancellor said he wants to reform non-compete clauses so that…
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Minimum wage rises 3.9% from April 2027: what it means for your people and your payroll
Behind every minimum wage rise are real people: the carer picking up extra shifts, the…
£41,000 for a cup of tea? What the tea round case really says about constructive dismissal
What happened? In 2018, a specialist nurse, referred to here as the Claimant, told managers…
Smart Glasses in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know
Meta’s smart glasses can film, photograph and send messages, all without anyone in the room…
Gross Misconduct: Can You Really Dismiss Someone on the Spot?
Few phrases carry as much weight in a workplace as “gross misconduct”. For an employer,…
NEW Bereavement Leave for Pregnancy Loss: what employers need to know now
If you or someone on your team has experienced the loss of a baby before…
Do You Have to Pay for Your Team’s Eye Tests? Here’s What the Law Actually Says
Some employers we speak to either have little awareness this rule even exists or assume…
What New Flexible Working Plans Mean for Your Team
Has someone in your team asked to change where, when or how they work? Or…
Probation Periods: What Are They, and Why Do They Matter More From 2027?
We’re all familiar with the scenario where it is month four of a new hire’s…
Acas has rewritten the rulebook. The most important change is the one nobody’s talking about
Acas has published a draft of the first full rewrite of its Disciplinary and Grievance…
