Don't miss a deadline! Stay on top of your annual payroll duties and prepare for the new tax year ahead with our handy checklist of seven payroll tasks for April. Running payroll every month, whether yourself or outsourced to payroll experts, is a weekly or monthly routine. But every April, when a fresh tax year begins, new employment law changes come into force and there are annual payroll duties to carry out. Payroll experts at the Federation of Small Businesses have put to

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Did you know that an unauthorised leave of absence could lead to disciplinary action or a misconduct claim for your employee? So what should you do if you have an employee who has taken an unauthorised leave of absence or an excessive absence from the business? In this article, we will take you through what an unauthorised leave of absence is and some of the common questions we get asked. If you require support in your legal issues and handling unauthorised absences, get in t

If your business has expanded to where you’re thinking about hiring someone, it’s important to do some research about payroll.

When a grievance occurs, a good policy can be the difference between a tribunal and successful resolution.

Perceptions of working routines have changed in recent years, the perception of working routines has changed.

One of the most effective ways of managing sickness absence is by conducting a return to work interview after a period of sickness.

Risk assessments are an essential part of securing the health & safety of your employees.

It doesn’t matter how big or small your business is—you’ll have health & safety requirements.

Get ready for April. Our UK employment law update 2026 covers the new 6-month probation rules, statutory sick pay changes, and the Fair Work Agency. If you felt like 2025 was a year of "wait and see," you weren’t alone. For twelve months, small business owners have been watching the headlines, worried that upcoming Labour employment law changes would effectively end the concept of a probation period. In this 2026 UK employment law update, we clarify exactly what the new rules

Discover the top five HR trends for UK small businesses, from "job-hugging" and retention strategies to AI upskilling and the new Employment Rights Act. As we move through 2026, businesses are facing a unique set of contradictions: recruitment is slower, yet skills shortages persist; hybrid work is settled, yet culture feels fragmented. To navigate this, employers must look at the emerging HR trends shaping the market, moving away from rigid job titles toward employee retenti

Here we’ve included a free sample adverse weather policy that UK business owners can refer to.

Valentine’s Day is one of the busiest single peak days of a florist calendar. For many florists, it can account for a significant portion of annual revenue, but it can also be one of the most stressful periods of the year. It is the only peak that I have never enjoyed. Due to heightened customer expectations, tight delivery schedules, high wholesale prices, and intense competition (both local and online), getting Valentine’s Day right requires more than just beautiful flowers

Employers often get confused around what exactly their health and safety responsibilities are. It is important to understand that avoidable accidents and incidents in the workplace can not only be devastating to the well-being and morale of your workforce, but they can also result in costly financial penalties and even costlier reputational damage. In fact, serious and preventable accidents constitute a breach in your legal obligations to protect your workers. Employers are l

Discover cost-effective ways to upskill your staff, from online training to available grants. Learn how small businesses can boost skills without overspending. For small businesses, staying competitive often means doing more with less. Upskilling your staff can help bridge skills gaps, boost productivity, and improve retention, without the need for constant recruitment. But with tight budgets and limited time, many business owners wonder how to upskill staff effectively and a