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.
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 procedures. The new draft is open for public consultation until September 23rd, 2026. The new draft propose...
ACAS (the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) recently published a new draft Code of Practice regarding disciplinary and grievance procedu...
Daniel Wilson14 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 Wilson14 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 reaso...
Katie Carter31 July 2026
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 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 compliant with the legislative changes that came into play in and be in the process of updating contract...
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