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A polling station sign is shown next to Big Ben, the Elizabeth Tower clock of the Palace of Westminster, against a white overcast sky.

UK General Election: what do the party manifestos mean for HR?

We know there’s a lot of noise around the upcoming General Election. We also know small business HR teams are (very) busy, and have already been...

Employment Law, HR policies and processes

18 June, 2024 by Aimée Brougham-Chandler

A line manager and HR representatives conducting a formal disciplinary hearing with an employee, illustrating the importance of following a fair process to avoid an unfair dismissal claim.

How to handle an unfair dismissal claim: A guide for managers

Employment Law

21 May, 2024 by Rebecca Noori

A man with a rucksack on has packed up his desk in a box and is carrying it out, looking sombre.

Dismissal procedure for small businesses: a guide for managers

Employment Law

8 May, 2024 by Rebecca Noori

Two small business owners calculate bank holiday entitlement for part-time workers while reviewing paperwork at a restaurant table.

How to calculate bank holiday entitlement for part-time workers

Employment Law

25 April, 2024 by Rebecca Noori

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Discrimination employment law - are you guilty or not guilty?

Employment Law

20 February, 2024 by Chloe Pereira - Employment law Partner & Legal Director, Outset

Employees in an office environment are moving boxes of their belongings into a new office space

What is TUPE and how does it work?

Employment Law

29 January, 2024 by Laura Sands

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The work Christmas party - are you liable?

Company Culture

21 November, 2023 by Jason Govindji-Bruce

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Critical: Holiday pay case update – what SMEs need to know

Employment Law

14 November, 2023 by Chloe Pereira - Employment law Partner & Legal Director, Outset

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The top 3 employment law updates you missed this summer

Employment Law

26 September, 2023 by Chloe Pereira - Employment law Partner & Legal Director, Outset

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What is HR compliance and why is it important?

Employment Law

5 September, 2023 by Aimée Brougham-Chandler

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