Month: July 2025

A Surrey fish and chip shop owner has been left in shock after being fined £40,000 for allegedly hiring someone who used fake identity papers. The case is a strong reminder that small employers must carry out right to work checks or risk huge fines. He was probably feeling a bit battered! 🐟 What Happened? […]

Labour’s Work Reforms: Where We Are Now Labour’s major employment reforms, the Employment Rights Bill (ERB) are moving through Parliament. The Bill promises day‑one rights for unfair dismissal, sick pay, and parental leave. It also aims to ban exploitative zero‑hours contracts and end fire‑and‑rehire practices. Delivery will be phased, with some key changes not expected […]

If you’re a small business owner, chances are you’ve hired someone on a casual, part-time, or freelance basis. But are you confident you’re paying holiday correctly,  and that your team is properly classified? Holiday pay is one of the most misunderstood areas of employment law. Recent legal cases, including Main v SpaDental (2024), show that […]

One of the most expensive mistakes a manager can make is delaying a difficult conversation with an employee. I recently supported a client who postponed tackling performance issues with a staff member. By the time they decided to act, the employee had reached two years’ service, a crucial milestone in UK employment law. At this […]