Employment Law
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What makes Peninsula a HR expert?
There are many reasons why Peninsula are a HR expert. Discover what they are in our guide.
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What is the real Living Wage?
Explore our guide to learn about about the Real Living wage, including the distinctions between National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage.
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Five ways HR consultancy can improve compliance in your business
Are you considering how HR consultancy could benefit your business? Our guide explores the importance of compliance, and the five ways outsourcing your HR could help you company.
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How can HR consultancy improve your business?
Companies without proper HR processes in place leave themselves susceptible to breaching legal obligations, an unhappy workforce, and a tainted reputation. Overlooking HR functions will be detrimental to businesses operations.
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What is TUPE?
When a business, or part of it, changes ownership, TUPE law acts to protect employees and their benefits. TUPE regulations control the transfer of employees from one company to another—this could be in part in full.
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What is the Law on Fire Sprinklers in Care Homes?
Statistics from the Fire Protection Association found that 485 fire incidents were found in care homes in 2023/24
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New National Minimum Wage rates confirmed for April 2026
The Government has announced that it has accepted the Low Pay Commission’s (LPC) new recommended rates of National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW), applicable from 1 April 2026
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Statutory Sick Pay rate for 2026 announced
The proposed rates for statutory family-related payments and sick pay have now been published by the Government. The new rates should come into effect in April 2026
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Employers need to do more to Keep Britain Working
The final report of the Keep Britain Working review, carried out by Sir Charlie Mayfield, has been published. The report sets out recommendations for the Government, aimed at “turning the tide” on ill-health and disability in the workplace, including addressing mental health at work, retention of older people in work and improving participation and retention of disabled people in work.
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Early conciliation period to be extended
Regulations have been laid before Parliament that will extend the time an employer and employee has to attempt to settle a dispute through Acas before proceeding to the employment tribunal (ET).
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Government announces further changes to the immigration rule
The Government has published a further Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules following the release of its Restoring Control Over the Immigration System White Paper in May 2025 and its Statement of Changes in July 2025.
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Digital IDs and right to work checks
Working in the UK will require job applicants to produce a digital ID, the Government has announced. The new scheme, targeted at combatting illegal working, is set to be in place by the end of this current Parliament (in 2029) and will overhaul the current right to work checking system.
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