Blog Articles

For all the latest industry-leading news and advice from the world of HR, Health & Safety, and Employment Law, discover Croner blogs below for expert insights.

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What do we know so far about new trade union rights to apply from October 2026?

October brings about changes to trade union rights, as part of the Employment Rights Act 2025. For more information on how the will affect your business contact a Croner HR and Employment Law professional today. Call .

October brings about changes to trade union rights, as part of the Employment Rights Act 2025. For more information on how the will affect your busin...

Rachael Knappier14 August 2026

Unfair Dismissal - Everything you need to know

Unfair dismissal occurs when an employer terminates an employee’s contract without a valid reason or without following a legally compliant and fair pr...

Daniel Wilson14 August 2026

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Fair Work Agency: First conviction secured

The Fair work Agency has secured its first conviction utilising its enforcement powers. The defendant pleaded guilty to one count of acting as an unli...

Katie Carter6 August 2026

SOSR Dismissals: When is it Fair to Use Them?

In order to dismiss an employee lawfully, you need to be able to provide a fair reason for the dismissal. of the , states five potentially fair reaso...

Katie Carter31 July 2026

An employee receiving their dismissal letter, after a fair process.

The Five Fair Reasons for Dismissal - A Guide

Dismissing staff from your company can be a challenging task and getting it wrong could result in a tribunal claim being raised against you. There are...

Katie Carter24 July 2026

What is the Care Inspectorate for Scotland?

Officially known as the Care Inspectorate Scotland, the Care Inspectorate is the independent regulator of social care and social work services in Scot...

Freddie Eyre - Health and Safety Team Manager

Freddie Eyre2 July 2026

Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17): A guide

The Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 are in place to legislate occupational exposure to both electromagnetic radiation and particle radiation as we...

Chris Wagstaff25 June 2026

Employment Rights Act 2025: July 1st milestone on unfair dismissal protections

The 1st of July signifies an important milestone in the Employment Rights Act regarding unfair dismissal protection. Employers should already be compl...

Rachael Knappier25 June 2026

Working in Extreme Heat

Over the last few years, the UK has experienced a shift in what we’d call a “typical weather pattern”. Seasonal extreme heat is a growing concern that...