Managing Sickness Absence After the SSP Changes
Discover what the upcoming SSP reforms mean for your organisation and explore practical strategies for reducing sickness absence, supporting wellbeing and strengthening your attendance processes.
Business Employment
Understanding the Impact of the Reduced Qualifying Period for Unfair Dismissal
A shorter qualifying period means higher risk for employers. Discover the key changes and the practical steps HR teams should take now.
Tanzanian Worker Awarded Compensation After Swahili Ban Ruled Discriminatory
When a Tanzanian employee was told not to speak Swahili at work, his employer faced serious consequences. This tribunal case highlights key lessons for employers on discrimination and workplace culture.
Managing Capability Issues for Short‑Service Employees on Sickness Absence
This article explores how to manage capability and sickness absence issues fairly and lawfully for short‑service employees.
KFC Franchise Ordered to Pay £66k for Race Discrimination in the Workplace
A KFC franchise has been ordered to pay £66k in a race discrimination case. Our case study explains what happened and the key takeaways for employers.
Navigating the Employment Rights Bill 2025: What Employers Need to Know
The Employment Rights Bill 2025 has now passed into law, receiving Royal Assent on 18 December 2025 and becoming the Employment Rights Act 2025 (“ERA 2025”). Employers should start preparing now to ensure compliance.
Lidl Worker Unfairly Dismissed Over Pallet-Truck Breach, Tribunal Rules
A Lidl deputy store manager has won an employment tribunal after being unfairly dismissed for using a pallet truck without authorisation. The tribunal ruled that Lidl failed to follow a fair process and did not make reasonable adjustments for the claimant’s ADHD, breaching the Equality Act 2010.
Creating a Workplace Culture That Lasts
Workplace culture isn’t a slogan—it’s what employees experience daily. Learn practical ways to build an authentic culture that boosts engagement and retention.
Neurodiversity as a Disability in the Workplace
HR teams are rethinking workplace policies as neurodiversity awareness grows. Learn the legal duties under the Equality Act 2010 and practical steps to support neurodiverse employees.
Sexual Harassment Outside Work Hours: Tribunal to Reassess Employer Responsibility
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has ordered a rehearing in a case examining employer liability for sexual harassment outside work. The decision could have significant implications for how workplace boundaries are defined under the Equality Act 2010, particularly when incidents occur off-site or beyond normal working hours.