Employment Law

Guides

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  • What is the Law on Fire Sprinklers in Care Homes?

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    What is the Law on Fire Sprinklers in Care Homes?

    Statistics from the Fire Protection Association found that 485 fire incidents were found in care homes in 2023/24

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  • What is the Protection for Whistleblowing Bill?

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    What is the Protection for Whistleblowing Bill?

    In recent times, the government have called for major reform on whistleblowing legislations.

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  • What are Agricultural Workers’ Rights?

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    What are Agricultural Workers’ Rights?

    Whether you’re dealing with new seasonal packers or tenant staff, agricultural workers have access to a whole range of employment rights.

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  • How will the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill Impact Employers?

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    How will the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill Impact Employers?

    From setting out maximum working hours to improving teacher’s pay – the new bill on children’s welfare has been introduced to parliament.

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  • What is the Licensing Act?

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    What is the Licensing Act?

    From theatres to restaurants – alcohol sales play a huge part across numerous business sectors. However, only employers with the right paperwork are allowed to sell or supply it on their premises. The Licensing Act is a law that regulates the sale of alcohol, late-night refreshments, and entertainment. The Act isn’t just for outlining the rules on permits. It also promotes duties towards managing the aftermath of alcohol overconsumption.

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  • Building Safety Act

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    What is the Building Safety Act?

    Following the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, Dame Judith Hackitt oversaw the inquiry that discovered safety negligence within the construction industry. In this guide, we’ll look at what the Building Safety Act covers, who it applies to, and how to ensure safety risks are managed correctly throughout your construction projects.

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Blog articles

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  • interest rates

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    Inflation fears keep interest rate frozen at 4.5%

    An overwhelming majority of Bank of England members voted to keep interest rates at 4.5%, as fears about inflation stalked the corridors of Threadneedle Street

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    • Employment Law
  • spring statement

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    Spring Statement: overview for HR

    The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has delivered her first Spring Statement outlining the Government’s plans to bring about economic growth and stability.

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  • parent holding baby's hand

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    A word from our founder: Considering parents and neonatal care leave

    As of 6th April 2025, eligible employees will have the right to a new paid leave entitlement. And to make sure you’re prepared, your experts are ready to brace you with key guidance and documentation support…

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    Peter DoneGroup Managing Director and Founder
    • Employment Law
  • two people at a desk with notepads and pens, gavel sits in front

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    Three new HR laws that could be on the future agenda

    Discover three potential new HR laws we could expect to land in the future…

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  • employment rights

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    Employment Rights Bill ignores umbrella companies, warns REC chief

    A lack of umbrella company and agency worker references in the Employment Rights Bill is a ‘major lacuna’, Neil Carberry, head of REC, tells MPs

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  • hand holding pen, a book and gavel in foreground

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    A word from our founder: new year, new laws

    It’s a brand new year for employment law. And now we’re into 2025, you can expect plenty more major HR and Health & Safety updates for your business. It seems we’re off to a flying start…

    Peter Done
    Peter DoneGroup Managing Director and Founder
    • Employment Law

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