Legislation

It’s 1 July and the unfair dismissal qualifying period just shrank. Learn what earlier protection and statutory probation mean for SMEs—and the steps to manage new starters well.

The two-year rule for dismissals is changing on 1 July 2026. For small businesses, the old 'wait-and-see' approach could cost you. Find out what's changing and what to do in the next week.

SSP now starts on day one. Should your SME offer Occupational Sick Pay or stick with SSP? Get the pros, cons, real costs, and practical tips to cut absence headaches and stay compliant.

Employment Rights Act changes aren't 'legal updates' - they're people problems. Discover 3 HR traps UK SMEs fall into - and how to avoid panic, delays, and costly disputes.

Statutory Sick Pay rules change in April 2026. See who qualifies, how fast to respond to sickness reports, and the simple, consistent process SMEs need to protect teams and reduce absence.

Employment law is woven into everything you do, job ads, rotas, payroll, leave, performance, exit. That's why the Employment Rights Bill isn't a quick policy update. It's a system change. Here's a 12‑month, bite‑size plan to implement it with control instead of chaos.

The Employment Rights Bill has passed Parliament and is set to become law. This guide sets out what's already in place, what has just been confirmed, and what small businesses should have already done or now start preparing for.

New Worker Protection Act: what SMEs must do now to prevent sexual harassment. Plain English steps, checklists and KUHR support to get you compliant, confident and protecting your people.