Virtual Employment Law Seminar
2026 is poised to be a landmark year in UK employment law. The forthcoming Employment Rights Bill is set to introduce significant, complex changes that will redefine the employer-employee relationship and demand a complete overhaul of existing HR policies, procedures and employment contracts.
The Budget and HR: Essential Adjustments for 2026
Your HR and Payroll teams face a critical time of change: the 2025 Autumn Budget and new reforms from the Employment Rights Bill. These statutory and fiscal mandates that focus on supporting the lowest paid will require employers to make significant adjustments to their cost base and compliance framework.
2026 Statutory Sick Pay: Is your business ready?
Set for April 2026, major Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) reforms will extend eligibility to an estimated 1.3 million more employees. This significant change will inevitably raise employer costs and increase the administrative burden of absence management, particularly for SMEs, which make up 99% of all UK businesses and will face the heaviest financial impact.
Managing the Christmas Period
With major employment law changes ahead in 2026, this webinar explores key steps to help businesses plan for change.
Employment Status & Rights: HMRC Research for Employers
HM Revenue and Customs commissioned the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) to carry out independent research on employment statuses from the perspective of employment rights. They surveyed 8,767 UK adults, aged 18 to 64, in May and June 2023 through online and telephone surveys and fieldwork. What Is Employment Status? In this context, a […]
Types of Employment Tribunal Claims and How to Avoid Them
Employment tribunal claims can disrupt business operations and harm reputation. Understanding common types of employment tribunal claims claims, such as unfair dismissal and discrimination, can help employers implement proactive measures that prevent these disputes from escalating to tribunals. There are various types of employment tribunal claims, including: Unfair Dismissal: Dismissing an employee without a fair […]
Statutory Duties in Employment: What Every Employer Needs to Know
Every employer is bound by statutory employment duties, which form the bedrock of the employer-employee relationship. From ensuring fair treatment to providing a safe work environment, these laws protect employee rights and, when followed, reduce the risk of tribunal claims against employers. The most critical statutes governing employment in the UK include: Employment Rights Act […]
The Role of HR in Employment Law Compliance and Claim Prevention
Human Resources (HR) is a powerful ally in maintaining legal compliance and preventing costly tribunal claims. From creating compliant policies to training employees, HR plays a vital role in protecting businesses from potential legal pitfalls. HR’s role encompasses several areas critical to risk management: Employment Law and Policy Implementation: HR keeps organisations updated on employment […]
How Does HR Outsourcing Reduce Costs?
In today’s dynamic business environment, managing costs effectively is crucial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). One of the most effective strategies for achieving this is HR outsourcing. But how does HR outsourcing reduce costs? By outsourcing HR functions, SMEs can achieve significant cost savings while enhancing operational efficiency. Let’s explore why 39% of SMEs […]
The Role of HR in Ensuring Compliance
Human Resources (HR) plays a critical role in ensuring that organisations adhere to various laws and regulations. For many businesses, partnering with an outsourced HR provider like HR Solutions can be an effective way to manage this complex task. Here’s how HR contributes to compliance: Understanding and Implementing Employment Laws HR professionals stay up to […]
Crispin Rhodes and HR Solutions Announce Partnership
Crispin Rhodes Limited, a human resources consultancy in Milton Keynes, is now in partnership with HR Solutions. We are pleased to say that Crispin Rhodes’ founder, Angela Rhodes, and her team have joined HR Solutions as part of this partnership. It is business as usual for all of Crispin Rhodes’ clients, who now have the option of additional […]
Tips for supporting Mental Health at Work
The Mental Health Foundation says, “We all have so much going on in our lives, including competing strains and stresses . This can see kindness pushed to one side, in favour of what is urgent or trending now. .. but if we take the time to be kind to other people, we can reap the emotional dividends. It can really make a difference and especially for people who are vulnerable or struggling. ” Awareness of the scale […]
Protected conversation and ‘without prejudice’ conversation, what’s the difference?
Within HR a ‘protected conversation’ is not the same as a ‘without prejudice’ conversation. However, both of these types of conversations allow employers to enter into off-the record conversations with a view to agreeing an exit with the employee. So, what is the difference between a protected conversation and a ‘without prejudice’ conversation? A protected […]
Strategic HR planning
The most valuable asset an organisation has is its human resources – its employees. Their skills and knowledge and their relationships with key partners and customers are often irreplaceable and strategic HR planning can play a key role in determining the organisation’s success. Strategic HR planning has become an integral part of many organisations’ strategies. […]
Absence Management Strategy: A Focus on Mental Health
Balancing both compliance with employment law, and effective absence management at work can be a minefield for managers. Absence and employee mental health With the number of reported mental health problems increasing year on year it’s vital for businesses to consider employee mental health in the same bracket as employee physical health. This includes removing […]
How to deal with bullying in the workplace
A survey of over 2,000 UK employees found that more than a third (37%) have been victim to bullying in the workplace. While it’s a challenge to find up to date statistics on the state of bullying in the workplace in the UK, there is an interesting survey that was conducted for solicitors Slater and […]
Managing long term sickness absence
Following a fair procedure when managing sickness absence When you are managing long-term sickness absence at what point do you have to make the decision that the employee is potentially unfit to return? You have to remember that if someone has been off sick for a long time they are deemed to be incapable to […]
Brexit HR and Employment Law – Where Are We Now?!
31 October 2019: Brexit Day? It’s October 2019 and Brexit is still in progress. On the 10 April 2019, at a meeting of the European Council, the UK and EU27 agreed to extend Article 50 until 31 October 2019. The House Of Commons briefing paper ‘Brexit Timeline: events leading to the UK’s exit from […]
HR Solutions secures contract with local charity
Photo: Claudia Slabon, Chief Executive at Service Six with Alex Butt, HR Consultant at HR Solutions. HR tender HR Solutions has secured a contract with Service Six, a Wellingborough-based charity that provides free support to children, young people, adults, families and communities in the East Midlands. Service Six appointed HR Solutions after publishing a post […]
What happens to data protection if there is no Brexit deal?
Guidance has been released which provides clarity on the extent to which processing personal data will continue to be governed by the EU GDPR. This data protection guidance clarifies that, after Brexit, the UK would be able to continue to send information to countries belonging to the EU. However, arrangements would need to be put […]