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Understanding and managing workplace stress: a complete guide for employers

29.09.2026

When pressures like long hours, heavy workloads, or messy workplace conflicts become more than an employee can cope with, workplace...

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Choosing and managing contractors: the complete guide for UK businesses

24.09.2026

If you hire the wrong contractor, it can cost more than even the job itself. Going over budget, HSE enforcement...

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Citation becomes Altrincham FC’s new stand sponsor for 2026/27 season

23.09.2026
3minute read

We’re now officially part of the Golf Road End. Citation’s branding is up on the terrace at Altrincham FC’s J....

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Employee probation notice period guidance for employers

23.09.2026

Sometimes, even with the best recruitment process in the world, an employer or employee realises a job just isn’t a...

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What is a sickness absence policy, and do you really need one?

22.09.2026
3minute read

Getting ill is, unfortunately, a part of life. But when you’re an employer, having staff members off sick can trigger...

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Banner image for a 2026 guide to Fair Work Agency inspections: UK employers must keep some employment records, such as annual leave and holiday pay records, for up to six years.

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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Is using AI for Employment Law advice putting your business at risk in 2026?

25.08.2026
5minute read

Key takeaways:  Tribunal claims are climbing fast: Employment tribunal claims rose 39% year on year, according to GOV.UK’s quarterly tribunal statistics  AI-built disputes...

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