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.
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 recognising the importance of psychological health and wellbeing in the working environment. Stress anxiety an...
Occupational Health and Safety has typically been synonymous with physical health, however in recent years there has been a big movement in recognisin...
Freddie Eyre10 September 2026
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 Willis10 September 2026
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 Wagstaff28 August 2026
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 Wagstaff28 August 2026
Zero Hours Contract Changes 2026: Ending ‘one-sided flexibility’ in zero hours contracts
2027 will see The Employment Rights Act 2025 have its final round of implementation. Among the legislative changes the Government will be looking to r...
Daniel Wilson21 August 2026
ACAS publishes updated draft Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures
ACAS (the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) recently published a new draft Code of Practice regarding disciplinary and grievance procedu...
Daniel Wilson21 August 2026
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 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
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 reasons an employer can dismiss an employee. These potentially fair reasons are employee conduct, a breac...
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