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What documents do UK employers need ready for a Fair Work Agency inspection? A 2026 guide

16.09.2026

The Fair Work Agency (FWA), which was established on 7 April 2026, can visit your business without notice and ask to...

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Do I have to pay Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) from day one of absence? A 2026 guide for UK employers

11.09.2026

The short answer is yes. Since 6 April 2026, every eligible employee is entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) from...

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Can the Fair Work Agency turn up at my business without warning? A 2026 guide for UK employers

01.09.2026

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How the new 6-month unfair dismissal rights affect probation periods: a 2026 guide for UK employers

30.06.2026

From 1 January 2027, employees will gain the right to claim unfair dismissal after just six months in a job....

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What’s the difference between HSE enforcement and Fair Work Agency enforcement? A 2026 guide for UK employers

12.06.2026

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Fair Work Agency (FWA) are both UK regulators with the power to...

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What is the Fair Work Agency and what can it do? A 2026 guide for UK employers

27.05.2026

The Fair Work Agency (FWA) is a new UK government enforcement body that launched on 7 April 2026 to enforce...

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Employment Rights Act: What are the new employment law changes in April 2026?

01.04.2026
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What the April 2026 Employment Rights Act changes mean for your business Several employment law changes came into force in...

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New SSP rules from April 2026: who qualifies, what they’re owed, and how to calculate it

20.03.2026
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From day one entitlement to universal coverage, the Employment Rights Act is overhauling Statutory Sick Pay. If you employ anyone...

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Employment tribunal claims 2025: What UK employers need to know — and what’s changing

17.03.2026
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Employment tribunal claims are rising – here’s what that means for your business Employment tribunal claims are rising sharply. In...

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