Legal

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.

An inspector can knock anytime, no complaint needed. The new Fair Work Agency can fine SMEs up to £20,000 per worker. Learn what records they'll check and how to avoid costly mistakes.

One weekend rant can spark a PR crisis. Learn how UK employers can lawfully, fairly, and proportionately monitor staff social media, with clear, plain-English steps to protect your brand.

Think your freelancer's a contractor? Maybe not. Contractor vs employee status affects tax, rights, and risk. Get it wrong and you could face bills, back pay, and headaches. Here's how to check.

Unsure what needs RIDDOR reporting? This plain-English guide gives quick answers on what to report, when, and how, so you protect staff, meet your legal duty, and keep the HSE onside.

Brilliant new hire? Don't let UK right to work checks trip you up. Avoid 5 mistakes that could cost up to £60,000 per worker and derail your team.

Payroll chaos? Get instant, plain-English answers on 2026/27 UK statutory pay rates, updated for April. A simple employer cheat sheet for sick leave, maternity and more, all in one place.

You paid for the course. Then they quit. Discover how smart training agreements help you recoup costs, protect culture, and invest in people without funding competitors.

Small business HR isn’t glamorous—but it stops headaches, fines, and claims. Get the straight-talk on what’s legally required, what’s smart, and how to keep policies useful, not dusty.

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.