HR & Employment Law Insights

Many businesses have a comprehensive set of HR policies and procedures in place, often built up over many years as the organisation has grown. However, once these documents have been created, they can easily become overlooked while attention is focused on running the...

Something that is at the top of every employers mind at the minute is the ERA Unfair Dismissal changes. From January 2027, the minimum length of service needed to make an unfair dismissal claim will change from two years to six months. This means that even more...

The hospitality industry is one of the most demanding sectors to manage. High staff turnover, seasonal recruitment, changing legislation and the need to deliver an exceptional customer experience every day all place significant pressure on employers. At The HR Booth,...

The law surrounding workplace sexual harassment has changed significantly in recent years. In October 2024, employers became subject to a new legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. The Employment Rights Act 2025 strengthened...

Strong managers play a vital role in every successful organisation. They influence workplace culture, support employee performance, manage challenging situations, and ensure policies are applied fairly and consistently. Without the right skills and confidence, even...

The Employment Rights Act 2025 changes will introduce significant new responsibilities for employers over the next few years, particularly around shift scheduling and zero-hours contracts. One of the biggest changes is expected to come into force in 2027, when...

Retaining employees long term is something worth celebrating. In today's competitive job market, keeping talented people engaged and committed to your organisation is becoming increasingly challenging. Long service awards, which are typically recognised at five-year...

With the FIFA World Cup kicking off on 11 June 2026, excitement is building across the UK. For Scotland fans in particular, the tournament brings an added challenge, with some matches taking place in the early hours of the morning due to the competition being hosted...

Providing outstanding care to residents requires more than excellent facilities and dedicated staff. Behind every successful care home is a strong people strategy, effective leadership, and robust HR processes. This case study highlights how our care home HR support...

Many employers have relied on Indeed free job posting visibility when advertising vacancies manually, through their website, or via a recruitment platform. For years, this gave businesses, particularly SMEs, an affordable way to reach candidates on one of the UK’s...

Rising fuel prices continue to put pressure on both employees and employers across the UK. Figures released earlier this week showed that the average price of petrol has increased by 26.6p per litre, the highest rise since the war in Ukraine began in February 2022....

Collective redundancy changes are now in force, adding to the growing list of employment law reforms introduced through the Employment Rights Bill. With further updates expected throughout 2026 and 2027, it is becoming increasingly important for employers to stay...

Employee benefits have long played an important role in attracting and retaining talent. However, candidates are now looking for more than just a competitive salary. With many employees facing increasing financial pressure, employers are expected to offer benefits...

Professional services firms often operate in a fast-paced environment where balancing client demands, compliance, recruitment, and people management can quickly become overwhelming. This is especially true for growing accountancy firms that are expanding their teams,...

Under the Employment Rights Act 1996, there are five potentially fair reasons for dismissal. If you are reading this blog, you may be considering dismissing an employee and want to ensure you are handling the situation correctly. Before making any decision, it is...

Employees cannot automatically face dismissal due to ill health. However, in some circumstances, an employer may be able to fairly dismiss an employee on capability grounds where their health is affecting their ability to carry out their role. Before reaching this...

Many employers assume that making a conditional offer of employment means they can withdraw the offer at any time before the employee starts work. However, a recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) case highlights that this is not always the case. The case...

In many accounting firms, employees work closely together under significant pressure. While this can create high-performing teams, it can also lead to tension when responsibilities become blurred and communication breaks down. We are seeing a growing number of...

Professional services firms operate in a fast-paced, client-driven environment where technical expertise is often prioritised. However, one of the biggest challenges employers face is that high-performing individuals are promoted into management roles without the...

The Spring bank holiday is coming up and we are getting a lot of questions around bank holiday entitlement. It is important to encourage your staff to take their annual leave to take a well earned rest and avoid burnout. However, your are not automatically required to...

According to a recent survey, 38% of professionals feel they have excessive workloads with 41% feeling they are trapped in admin tasks. We are seeing similar patterns across the professional services industry with employees dealing with mounting workload without the...