Legal

HR files in inboxes, drives and drawers? GDPR isn’t a tech project, it’s knowing what you hold, why, and for how long. A practical small-business guide to tidy, secure HR records.

Rachel Reeves has gone hard on tax and 'fairness'. On the surface, it sounds pro worker and pro growth. Underneath, if you run a small business, you're looking at higher wage bills, higher NI, more compliance, and a bit of sugar sprinkled on top.

Need to make redundancies? This calm, plain-English guide for UK SMEs shows how to run a fair process that protects your business, treats people with dignity, and helps you avoid costly tribunals.

Find out who an employee may bring to a formal disciplinary hearing in the UK, what the legal rights are, and how to handle companions, support persons and witnesses fairly.

An employee wants to change their hours—now what? Get clear on the law, the process, and practical steps to handle flexible working requests fairly, legally and without losing cover.

UK employers must deliver compliance training - especially health and safety. Here's the plain-English guide to what's mandatory, what's sensible, and how to avoid accidents and claims.

Unsure if you can give a bad reference? UK law allows honest, fair and evidence-based references. Learn what you can say, what to avoid, and how to protect your business.

TUPE sounds like a sneeze, but getting it wrong can cost you. This small-business guide explains when TUPE applies, your duties to staff, and how to avoid expensive pitfalls.

An employee says 'I'm pregnant'—you're thrilled, then worry about cover and cost. This clear employer's guide demystifies statutory maternity and family leave so you can plan with confidence.

UK employers: avoid costly slip-ups with Working Time rules. Get straight answers on rest breaks, night work health checks, and the 48-hour week so your rota stays legal and fair.

For UK employers, when an employment relationship quietly runs its course, a settlement agreement offers a dignified, certain exit—minimising risk, closing claims and helping everyone move on.

Think your mate Terry doesn’t need a contract? Until hours, pay and duties unravel. Learn why written employment terms protect UK small businesses—and how to get them right.