This article seeks to answer any questions you as an SME employer, might have on disciplinary rules and procedures. more»

Understanding your legal rights as an employer when dealing with a member of staff who just isn't pulling their weight is one of the less palatable aspects of business leadership. Not only is it an awkward, and confrontational thing to do, employers are aware that they don't want to face any damaging legal action from the employee either. more»

You likely think of gross misconduct as one of those ‘it’ll never happen here’ scenarios. However, any one of your employees – at any time – could behave in a manner that constitutes gross misconduct. more»

There is currently a real risk of the UK leaving the EU without a deal. There are numerous possible legal ramifications and question marks over a no-deal Brexit, but what […] more»

Women and men working in your business should be paid and promoted based on their ability, performance and experience. Not due to their gender or any other protected characteristics such as […] more»

Three in four working Brits say they can do their job to the same standard in four days as they do in five. This according to a  job site Indeed, which surveyed 2000 full-time employees on what work means to them today, against the backdrop of jobseeker trends from the last five years. more»

How do you handle time off for employees to attend jury service? Here, Croner associate director Paul Holcroft outlines your responsibility as an employer. more»

This guide will help SME employers support the underrepresented, stigmatised and often isolated workforce affected by mental health issues. more»

Keeping in touch (KIT) days provide staff with a limited opportunity to return to work, or take part in work related events, whilst they are on maternity leave or adoption leave. more»

New proposals to protect pregnant women and new parents from unfairly losing their jobs have overlooked self-employed workers, according to the Federation of Small Businesses. more»