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What are the penalties for underpaying holiday pay in the UK in 2026/27?

13.10.2026

If you underpay holiday pay, you have to pay the shortfall back. Once the Fair Work Agency (FWA) starts enforcing...

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Employment contract requirements in the UK: how to check your contracts are compliant

13.10.2026

UK employers must give every employee and worker a written statement of employment particulars. The principal statement is due on...

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How do I calculate SSP for a part-time employee in 2026/27?

13.10.2026

The Employment Rights Act 2025 changed how Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) works from 6 April 2026. SSP now starts on...

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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

Yes, the Fair Work Agency (FWA) can visit your business without giving you advance notice. The FWA was created on 7 April 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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