Legal

Your handbook was written for a world that ends in January. Get ready for Employment law 2027: a UK SME action checklist to refresh policies, contracts and training, plain English, practical, linked.

October starts tomorrow—are you ready? Get the essentials in place fast with our 10-minute checklist for the first wave of employment law changes, plus a clear deadline you won’t miss.

Worried someone’s pasted client data into ChatGPT? Here’s a straight-talking, one‑page AI policy for UK SMEs—risks, FAQs and a 10‑minute action plan to keep your business compliant.

Think your self-employed cleaner is not your problem? Skip right to work checks and the liability lands on you. Get the quick answer, simple steps and links UK managers need now.

Two October 2026 dates catch small businesses out: six-month tribunal limits and wider right to work checks on 1 October, then tougher harassment duties and union rights on 30 October. Get ready calmly with this September checklist.

Think bank holiday pay is automatic? It depends. Understand contracts, pro-rata for part-timers, and how to avoid the annual bank-holiday trap before Monday rolls around.

Hiring in the UK? Nail contracts, probation and the six-month rule with plain-English steps, checklists and expert tips, so you set new hires up right and steer clear of unfair dismissal traps.

Think unfair dismissal 2027 is a next-year job? Think again. The clock started 1 July 2026, meaning recent hires are already in scope. Get ahead now and avoid costly surprises.

Heatwave at work? No, there's no legal maximum temperature in the UK. We bust 5 myths, from 'I can go home' to flip-flop dress codes—so you can keep cool, compliant and customer-ready.

Your most reliable employee might be a silent carer—juggling 6am calls, GP holds and sleepless nights. Before they burn out or resign, here’s what Carer’s Leave should mean.

Holiday records are now a legal duty. If your tracker lives on Sharon's old laptop and 73 emails don't add up, would you survive an inspection? Fix the chaos before it becomes costly.

Think you’ve done a right to work check? Probably not. In the UK, 2026 compliance needs specific steps, dates and records. Avoid fines with our step‑by‑step employer guide.