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If you run a care home, a healthcare agency, or any business in the health and social care sector, 2026 is bringing a wave of changes that you need to be ready for. From new sick pay rules to tighter immigration requirements, the legal landscape for healthcare employers is shifting significantly — and the time […]
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Are you thinking about hiring workers from overseas? We understand it might seem complicated, but there’s a clear path to follow. Let’s break down what UK employers need to know about hiring foreign talent.
A recent change in UK employment law has brought important updates about how employers must handle sexual harassment at work. Let’s break down what this means for you as an employer.
Employment disputes can drain your business of time, money and energy. But here’s the good news – many of these costly battles can be prevented with a simple habit: regularly reviewing your employment contracts.
As a care home owner in the UK, you know that your staff are the heart of your operation. They’re the ones providing round-the-clock care to your residents, often under challenging circumstances.
In the recent King’s Speech, a significant potential change to UK employment law was announced. The proposed measure states:
What is the Right to Switch Off? The Right to Switch Off is a new concept gaining traction in the UK following the change in Government.
When does the Law come into effect? The new Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 will come into force on 26 October 2024.
What’s changing? From 1 October 2024, the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 and the statutory code of practice introduce rules that require employers to be fair and transparent in how they manage and distribute tips.
Zero-hour contracts have been a hot topic in the UK for years. Now, there’s talk about banning them altogether. Let’s dive into what this could mean for workers and employers. What are Zero-Hour Contracts? First things first, let’s explain what we’re talking about: Zero-hour contracts don’t guarantee any set hours of work Workers are called […]
