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Business owner reviewing an employment tribunal case and dismissal process documentation
By Andrew Weir July 27, 2026
An employee won £66,295 after being dismissed for raising concerns about his manager. Here is what went wrong and why cases like this get more expensive from January 2027.
Business owner reviewing sexual harassment prevention policy and compliance documentation ahead of O
By Andrew Weir July 6, 2026
From October 2026 a policy alone will not protect your business from a sexual harassment claim. Here is what the new rules mean and what you need to have in place before the deadline
Business owner reviewing HR data and people metrics at a desk ahead of the second half of 2026
By Andrew Weir June 29, 2026
Halfway through 2026 is the perfect time to take stock of your people strategy. Here are 5 areas every small business owner should review before H2.
By Andrew Weir June 21, 2026
Overlapping summer holiday requests do not have to cause chaos. Here is how to handle them fairly, consistently and legally as a small business owner.
By Andrew Weir June 16, 2026
Loneliness at work rarely looks the way you expect. Here is how to spot it early, build genuine belonging in your team and protect your business from the cost of disengagement.
By Andrew Weir June 1, 2026
Yes, you can still dismiss someone in their first 6 months. But from January 2027 the rules change significantly. Here is what every small business owner needs to know now.
Small business owner reviewing a job advert and salary benchmarking for a new hire
By Andrew Weir May 25, 2026
Most small businesses overpay for new hires without realising it. Here is how to define your role properly, write better adverts and attract the right candidates at the right price.
Business owner considering reversing remote working arrangements for employees
By Andrew Weir May 18, 2026
Thinking about bringing employees back to the office? Before you act, here is what you need to know to avoid resignations, discrimination claims and grievances.
By Andrew Weir May 11, 2026
The Employment Rights Act is changing employment law in stages across 2026 and 2027. Here is a clear breakdown of every milestone and what your business needs to do.
By Andrew Weir May 4, 2026
Small businesses are more exposed to employment tribunal claims than ever before. Here's what the Employment Rights Act means for you and how to protect your business.
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