Under current Employment Law, employees can only pursue claims for unfair dismissal after two years. That’s all set to change. But not quite how the government initially intended. Originally, day one...
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NatWest Group has today announced the sale of its employment law, HR, health and safety, and environmental management consultancy business, Mentor, to Empowering People Group, backed by Limerston Capital. Following…
With Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) reform fast approaching, many employers are facing rising costs, increased operational pressure and heightened legal risk at a time when HR teams and managers are…
Join our upcoming session on 11 March to help prioritise and prepare for the Employment Rights Act, ensure managers thrive in an increasingly challenging employment environment, and hear our take on the practical impact of recent tribunal trends.
From April 2026, the Employment Rights Act (ERA) introduces Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) from the first day of absence and removes the lower earnings limit, making every employee eligible. With...
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Empowering People Group today announces two key appointments as the Group enters its next phase of growth. Rena Christou has been appointed as the new Group Chief Executive Officer, and…
The world of HR is approaching a seismic transformation with the Employment Rights Act receiving Royal Assent. Employee relations cases are rising by up to 40%, even before the most…
In December 2025, the Government proposed a new update to the (now) Employment Rights Act, which would remove the compensation cap on unfair dismissal claims, giving eligible employees the ability…
The government’s recent U-turn on the Employment Rights Bill was unexpected. The six-month qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims – down from two years – is a critical turning point…
The research findings reveal the risk and readiness for the Employment Rights Bill. The upcoming Employment Rights Act is set to bring sweeping changes to how organisations manage people, policies and compliance....
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