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The European Court of Human Rights

EHRC Services Code now in force

As of August 5th, the updated version Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) Code of Practice on services, public functions and associations, i...

Andrew Willis Author PhotoAndrew Willis2 October 2026
An employee working remotely having had a request for flexible working approved.

Government publishes response to flexible working consultation

The government has issued its formal reply to the “Make Work Pay” consultation on improving access to flexible working. It confirmed it will proceed w...

Daniel Wilson Author PictureDaniel Wilson2 October 2026
employees taking industrial action as members of a trade union.

Employment Rights Act 2025: Trade union rights notification delayed to January 2027

As part of the Employment Rights Act 2025 employers are required to inform their employees of their right to join a trade union and put reminders in p...

Rachael Knappier Author PhotoRachael Knappier1 October 2026
a visa being presented as a right to work document.

UK Visa Rules: Changes to support modern slavery victims in place

September the 3rd saw the Home Office announce that victims of modern slavery on Skilled Worker visas are to receive a 'game-changing' relief under ne...

Katie Carter Author PhotoKatie Carter25 September 2026
An hour glass representing time and extensions of employment tribunal time limits.

Employment Tribunal Time Limits: 6-month limitation period arriving October 1st

October 2026 heralds another round of changes to employment law, under the Employment Rights Act 2025. One of the key changes being implemented is to ...

Andrew Willis Author PhotoAndrew Willis25 September 2026
An employee working long hours feeling the effects of work-related anxiety.

Managing an Employee with Anxiety at Work: An employer’s guide

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects almost everyone in their lives, at some point. It's perfectly normal to feel anxious around a...

Chris WagstaffChris Wagstaff21 September 2026
An image depicting keywords surrounding psychosocial safety.

Psychosocial Safety & Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

Occupational Health and Safety has typically been synonymous with physical health, however in recent years there has been a big movement in recognisin...

Freddie Eyre - Health and Safety Team ManagerFreddie Eyre10 September 2026
Right to Work

A Guide to Right to Work in the UK

It’s important for employers to make sure they are staying on top of changes to employment law and any changes to their employee's right-to-work statu...

Andrew Willis Author PhotoAndrew Willis10 September 2026
A food safety quality control checklist being filled in by an employee.

Food Hygiene and food safety explained

Food hygiene applies to the everyday practices, rules and steps taken to handle, prepare and store food. These practices protect consumers from harm f...

Chris WagstaffChris Wagstaff28 August 2026
A yellow ribbon indicating suicide prevention.

Suicide Prevention in the Workplace: The BSI's new BS 30480 standard

Disclaimer: This article contains topics that may be distressing or triggering for some readers. If you or anyone you know is struggling with thoughts...

Chris WagstaffChris Wagstaff28 August 2026