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When Does the UK Employment Rights Act 2025 Take Effect? Timeline & Dates
The government has released a clear implementation roadmap for the Employment Rights Act 2025, outlining key employment law changes that will take effect from April 2026 through to 2027. The Employment Rights Act 2025 has now been passed, with most reforms taking effect from April 2026 onwards. So when it comes to the changes, when […]
What are the Consequences of Violating a Protective Order in Maine?
Page last updated on April 30, 2026 Protective orders are usually issued by Maine courts after a Protection from Abuse (PFA) or Protection from Harassment (PFH) hearing at which a civil protection request is made. These orders protect individuals who may be at risk of harm or further threats. Many people are surprised to learn […]
What Employers Need to Know
Running a manufacturing business in the UK means navigating tight margins, relentless supply chain pressures and an ongoing battle for skilled labour. You face the constant challenge of scaling production while keeping costs under control. For years, improving operations meant pushing your machinery harder or asking your team to work longer hours. That approach is […]
What Employers Need to Know
The construction industry has always been about more than just steel and concrete; it’s about the coordination of labour, the precision of planning and the management of risk. But for many UK firm owners and site managers, the daily reality is a constant battle against cost overruns, labour shortages and tight margins. The old ways […]
Employment Hero named 2026 construction payroll frontrunner
Construction payroll is one of the most complex compliance environments. It demands precision, adaptability and a platform built to handle the operational realities of the industry, not just standard payroll functions. That’s why being named a Software Advice FrontRunner for Construction Payroll Software in 2026 carries real significance for us. This recognition isn’t a panel […]
Fair Work Agency, Day-One SSP & Statutory Pay Rates
On the 19th of March 2026 — just two weeks before the most significant employment law changes in a generation came into force — the government published its final list, naming and shaming employers who had breached National Minimum Wage rules under the old enforcement regime. 389 employers named. £7.3 million in arrears. £12.6 million […]
Can AI-Assisted Document Review Work for HR?
If you’re a business owner or HR manager, there’s a good chance you’ve lost hours to tasks that felt more like admin than actual people management. You’re not alone. Employment Hero commissioned research 95% of SMEs say they have challenges managing employment and HR processes. The Work That Works report also found that over half […]
UK Family Leave Changes April 2026: What Employers Must Do
The 6th of April 2026 isn’t just the start of a new tax year. For UK employers, it’s the date five family leave reforms arrive at once. If your policies still reference a 26-week qualifying period for paternity leave, a one-year rule for unpaid parental leave, or simply don’t mention Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave at […]
How SMEs are rethinking employee benefits & health insurance
Retaining your best people in 2026 is a top priority, but in today’s job market, it can sometimes feel like a struggle… especially for SMEs who are managing tight budgets. For many businesses, it feels important to reward your team and this is a surefire way to stand out against other employers, yet the cost […]
Why health insurance is the best retention tool for UK SMEs
In 2026, keeping your best people is one of the toughest challenges for UK SMEs. In a tight talent market, it’s becoming clear that businesses need to be offering more than a competitive salary to build a loyal team. But if pay isn’t enough, it leads to the question, what really makes employees stay? While […]