Employment tribunal cases 2025-2026: what employers actually got wrong
Tribunal claims are up 54% year on year. Unfair dismissal compensation becomes unlimited from 1st January 2027. And the cases from the last twelve months show the same patterns failing employers repeatedly. Here's what they were.
What HR support does a small business actually need?
Not a retainer. Not a law firm. Usually something much simpler, at the right moment. Here's how to work out what you actually need and when.
The government is deciding how to fine employers for holiday pay. You have until 22 September to tell them what you think.
There's a live government consultation that will shape how the Fair Work Agency investigates and fines employers from 2027. Most people don't know it exists. Here's what's proposed, why it matters, and exactly how to respond.
What to do when an employee cries in a 1:1
Tears do not mean you did something wrong. They do not mean the conversation has to end. Here's how to handle it with dignity, whatever stage you're at.
Can I deduct money from an employee's wages? The UK rules, plainly stated.
Most employers who deduct wages without realising it's unlawful don't mean to. They just don't know the three-part test. Here it is.
Does my part-time employee get the August bank holiday?
Monday 31st August is two weeks away. Here's what you actually owe your part-time staff, and why "they don't work Mondays" isn't the end of the conversation.
I think I've built a better annual leave calculator than GOV.UK. Here's my working.
Holiday records became a criminal compliance issue in April 2026, and most employers haven't noticed. Why a calculator that shows its working suddenly matters.