To help you adapt to these changes the Floristry Trade Club have teamed up with Key Partner Croner to offer a free webinar, open to everyone.

The Working Time Regulations 1998 is the leading piece of legislation that determines your employees’ working hours. It dictates many of the rules and regulations concerning periods of work and is a vital piece of legislation to understand. Failure to comply with these regulations can seriously harm your reputation and lead to costly  employment tribunals. For detailed information on UK Working Time Regulations and to ensure your business is fully compliant with the latest l

According to the RIDDOR statistics between 2023 and 2024, workers suffering from work related stress, anxiety and depression numbered almost 0.8million, with approximately 300,000 new cases. One method businesses can employ to help combat these numbers is to invest in Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA), trained individuals to offer guidance and support to employees. Director of Health and Safety at Croner, Chris Wagstaff comments: “Oftentimes employers look at mental health as

Colleagues who are pregnant have both employment law and health and safety protections afforded to them under UK law. As an employer you are duty bound to support pregnant colleagues ensuring both their employee rights are addressed and that their health and safety is assured. Failing to protect the health and safety or denying the rights of a pregnant worker or a new mother is grounds not only for a hefty financial penalty or employment tribunal but can also be grounds for a

Tackling stress, anxiety and depression can be a difficult task especially as a business owner whilst overseeing the daily running of a company. Still, the issue remains vitally important all year round, at all levels of employment. Failure to address work-related stress in your organisation can result in a breach of your responsibilities to ensure employee well-being, leading to a costly legal claim. Employer’s responsibilities regarding stress

Sickness absences are a costly expense for employers both in lost employee hours and in statutory sick payments. As an employer it’s understandable that you want to keep all your staff working, however sickness absences are unfortunately unavoidable as people get sick, especially at certain times of the year when things like colds and flu are rife. As an employer you should have a clear and efficient process for managing sickness and absence amongst your workforce, this can h

Part of the Employment Rights Bill, neonatal care leave and pay came into force on April 6th (2025). Under The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023, parents will receive a maximum of 12 weeks leave and pay when their baby undergoes neonatal care. This is in addition to existing parental leave entitlements (maternity, paternity shared parental leave etc). Employers will need to ensure that their documentation, contracts and policies are up to date or risk facing a costly leg

As part of the Employment Rights Bill, the government is planning to make changes to Bereavement Leave, unpaid Parental Leave and Paternity Leave. In this article we are going to explain what the intended changes are. If you need immediate support, get in touch with one of our experts on 0844 561 8133 and quote your membership number. What is the existing policy on bereavement leave?

Some stress at work is unavoidable. But, if it gets too much, it can have a massive impact on wellbeing,

On the announcement of the Employment Rights Bill, the government stated they were planning to make changes to unfair dismissal and introduce day one rights for employees. This has left a lot of employers asking what this change means for them, and how it will affect their existing procedures and policies. If you want immediate support or advice while dismissing an employee, get in contact with one of our experts on 0844 561 8133 and quote your membership number. What’s the e

The government have announced 28 changes to employment law which will impact EVERY business in the UK. Navigating these changes can be complicated and getting it wrong could be costly and damaging. But don't worry – through Floristry Trade Club Business Membership you have a dedicated partnership with Croner to help your business navigate these changes. To learn more about The Club memberships please visit Join The Club Some of the changes include: Day one rights . The curren

On the announcement of the Employment Rights Bill, the government stated they were planning to make changes to unfair dismissal and introduce day one rights to employees. This has left a lot of employers asking what this change means for them, and how it will affect their existing procedures and policies. What’s the existing framework for claiming unfair dismissal? At present, any employee wanting to take their employer to an employment tribunal for unfair dismissal, must hav

If you have lone workers, there are UK employment laws and essential health & safety requirements your business must adhere to.  It’s particularly important to make sure these employees are safe and well. Read this guide to gain insights into how to ensure the welfare of employees who work alone. It provides important information that can help you. What is lone working?

The duty of care law in the UK reflects the statutory duties you have as an employer. All organisations must adhere to their ‘duty of care’, regardless of the type of business, be it public, private or voluntary. For example, the law requires you to carry out a risk assessment . This will address all risks that might cause harm in your workplace. Another common law regarding duty of care to employees is consultation. Legally, you must consult employees on any health & safety

So you've decided to start (or you already run) your own small business. Taking the plunge is a brave step and one that comes with its own unique set of challenges that can be overwhelming, especially for first-timers. Besides developing a fool-proof business plan and steering the ship, you’ll have to appoint and manage other individuals, if you're planning on expanding beyond a one person operation. With this in mind, you’ll need to be up-to-date and familiar with employment