The Ready for 2027 Bundle: your contracts, handbook and HR advice, sorted before the law changes
No Jargon. No Fuss. Just the Right Paperwork and Someone to Call.
The biggest shake-up in employment law in a generation is arriving in stages, and the date that matters most to small businesses is 1 January 2027. Sign up by 31 October 2026 and you get the fully supported document pack for the template price, and your first month of advice free.
Offer ends 31 October 2026. No obligation, no pressure.
Why now?
From 1 January 2027, employees can claim unfair dismissal after six months instead of two years, and the cap on compensation disappears. Anyone you have taken on since 1 July 2026 will already have six months' service on the day the law changes. The clock has already started, so this is a today job, not a January job. And from 30 October 2026, employers must take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment at work, which your policies need to reflect.
Service needed to claim unfair dismissal, down from two years.
The limit on compensation disappears from 1 January 2027.
Hire after this date and they are already in scope on day one.
Sound familiar?
Your contract was downloaded years ago, or borrowed from a previous employer.
There is no handbook, or there is one nobody has opened since it was written.
You have hired this year and you are not sure your paperwork would hold up if something went wrong.
When a people problem lands, it is you, a search engine and a lot of guesswork at ten o'clock at night.
Get your paperwork right before the law changes, and never be on your own with an HR question again.
What is the Ready for 2027 Bundle?
Two things that work together. A one-off document pack that sets your foundations, and a monthly advice line that keeps you on the right side of the law once they are in place. Getting the documents right is half the job. Knowing what to do when a real situation lands is the other half.
What's included
| Element | What you get |
|---|---|
| Contract of employment | Our up-to-date contract, set up for your business and your roles, and reflecting current UK law. |
| Branded employee handbook | Your handbook in your branding, written in plain English so your team actually reads it. |
| Eight statutory policies | The policies every employer needs, aligned to current UK law and ready to issue. |
| Two hours of expert support | We work through the documents with you so they fit how your business really runs. Normally a £300 upgrade, included free in this offer. These two hours are your first month of the HR Advice Line. |
| HR Advice Line | Up to two hours of advice every month by phone or email, from qualified HR professionals, for unlimited employees. Your first month is the two hours we spend tailoring your documents, so you only start paying from month two. |
| 2027 check-up | Early in 2027, up to an hour with us reviewing your contract and handbook against the changes that have landed, so you know exactly what needs updating, if anything. |
Your investment
| Item | Normal price | Ready for 2027 price |
|---|---|---|
| Supported document pack | £1,250 plus VAT | £950 plus VAT |
| HR Advice Line | £175 a month plus VAT | First month free, then £175 a month plus VAT |
| 2027 check-up | £115 plus VAT | Included |
| Your first year | £2,875 plus VAT |
You save £590 in your first year: £300 off your documents, your first month of advice free and your 2027 check-up included. The HR Advice Line is on a 12-month minimum term for this offer. Just want the documents? Our template pack is still available on its own at £950 plus VAT.
Why choose the Ready for 2027 Bundle?
The right documents, plus someone to ask when a real situation tests them.
The fully supported pack for the price of the template pack, and your first month of the HR Advice Line on us.
Sign up by 31 October and we get your documents in place ahead of the 1 January 2027 changes.
You speak to Kate and her team, who get to know you and your business.
No hourly meter running on the things that matter most, and no surprises on your invoice.
How it works
- 1
Book a free call with Kate and we will check the bundle is the right fit for you. Sign up by 31 October 2026.
- 2
We send you a short questionnaire about your business, your roles and how you work.
- 3
We prepare your contract, handbook and eight statutory policies, then spend up to two hours with you making sure they fit.
- 4
Your HR Advice Line goes live, so you can call or email the moment something lands.
- 5
Early in 2027 we do your check-up against the new law and tell you exactly where you stand.
Who is it for?
Small businesses without an HR team. First-time employers who want to start as they mean to go on. Anyone who has hired since 1 July 2026. And any business whose contract or handbook has not been looked at in a while and wants to go into 2027 knowing it is covered.
Foundations, advice and peace of mind
No surprises on your invoice
Built around the new law
Expert advice every month
Professionally accredited HR
Accredited HR consultancy
Of HR experience
What clients say
Kate and her amazing team provide excellent HR support to a business. They are forward thinking, proactive, strategic and very tech savvy. I would highly recommend Kate and her team as an HR partner.
Kate's team are professional, exceptionally organised and very pragmatic, they are a real bonus to any SME out there. The support I have had in these recent uncertain times has been invaluable.
Frequently asked questions
Why do I need to sign up for 12 months?
The saving on your documents and your free first month are paid for by your commitment to the HR Advice Line. Twelve months also carries you through the first year of the new law, which is exactly when you are most likely to need us. After that it runs month to month with one month's notice.
What if I only want the documents?
No problem. Our template pack is £950 plus VAT on its own, and our fully supported pack is £1,250 plus VAT. The Ready for 2027 price is only available with the HR Advice Line.
Can I use my advice hours to write new documents?
The HR Advice Line is for advice: your questions, your situations and what to do next. Writing new documents or letters sits outside it and we will quote for it separately. If you want your documents kept up to date for you as the law changes, that is what HR Protect is for.
Will my documents cover the Employment Rights Act?
Your documents reflect UK law as it stands when we deliver them. The 2027 check-up then looks at what has changed since, so you are not left guessing.
What happens if I use more than two hours of advice in a month?
Extra time is charged at our standard rate of £115 an hour plus VAT, and we will always tell you before you go over.
What if I do not use my hours one month?
They roll over for one month, so a quiet month is not wasted. After that they are lost, as is anything left at the end of your term. We know HR has its highs and lows, but you should be looking at your HR at least monthly, so treat it as a little nudge. If you know something big is coming, tell us and we can agree to save them.
What is the deadline?
Your signed agreement and first payment need to be with us by 31 October 2026. After that, the bundle goes back to standard pricing.
Please note: this page gives general information about our services and is not legal advice. Kate Underwood HR provides HR support and is not a law firm.
The small print
- Offer open to new HR Advice Line clients who sign up by 31 October 2026.
- The HR Advice Line has a 12-month minimum term for this offer, with the first month free, so you pay for 11 months. Then one month's notice. Contracts start at the beginning of the month and notice runs from the end of the month.
- The document pack (£950 plus VAT) is paid upfront. Your first month of the HR Advice Line is free, and payments of £175 plus VAT a month start from month two.
- Advice beyond two hours in a month is charged at £115 an hour plus VAT.
- Your two hours of advice can roll over for one month only, unless we agree otherwise, and all hours must be used by the end of your contract term. Anything unused after that is lost and is not refunded.
- The 2027 check-up is up to one hour and needs to be used by 31 March 2027. Any updates it identifies are quoted separately.
- Cannot be combined with any other offer. All prices plus VAT.
Let's have a chat
Book a free, no-obligation call and we will talk through where you are, what you need and whether the bundle is right for you. No jargon, no pressure, just straight-talking advice.
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