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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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Employment Rights Act 2025: Important changes to implementation dates

There have been several important changes to the timeline announced, with fire and rehire legislation changing in March, instead of January as previously outlined. Protections for pregnant women and new mothers has been pushed forward to October. Pre...

There have been several important changes to the timeline announced, with fire and rehire legislation changing in March, instead of January as previou...

Katie Carter23 October 2026

Martyn's Law: An employers’ overview to compliance

Martyn's Law is set to be fully enforced by the 3rd of April 2027, which means premises must be fully compliant with the legislation or risk of non-co...

Freddie Eyre - Health and Safety Team Manager

Freddie Eyre16 October 2026

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Employee Financial Wellbeing in the Workplace

Money concerns can significantly affect mental wellbeing. The strain of financial pressures can cause sleep problems, increased anxiety, and reduced f...

Daniel Wilson15 October 2026

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Fair Work Agency enforcement action reveals over 600 businesses in breach of minimum wage legislation

The first “naming and shaming” round and list issued since the Fair Work Agency (FWA) assumed responsibility for enforcing the national minimum wage h...

Katie Carter15 October 2026

BS ISO 45010: Occupational health and safety management – Menstruation and menopause in the workplace

BS ISO 45010: Global standard to support menstruation and menopause in the workplace

The British Standards Institute (BSI) have launched their global standard for supporting menstruation and menopause in the workplace, BS ISO 45010: Oc...

Daniel Wilson15 October 2026

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 Willis2 October 2026

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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 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 Knappier1 October 2026

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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 Carter25 September 2026

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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 extend the time limits for employment tribunal claims from three months to six months. Previously mo...

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 Willis25 September 2026