Tribunal Compensation Limits 2025/26

A summary of updated Tribunal Compensation Limits effective from 6 April 2025

Grievance Steps

There are two types of employee grievance. Learn how to investigate these, manage hearings and understand the appeal process.

Discipline Road Map

A simple step-by-step guide to the disciplinary process.

Conducting a reasonable disciplinary investigation

A step-by-step guide to conducting a reasonable disciplinary investigation.

Managing Redundancy – less than 20 employees

How to manage the redundancy process when faced with re-organisation or restructure in organisations with fewer than 20 employees.

Redundancy & Maternity

The redundancy process that an employer should follow where employees are either pregnant (and at work) or on maternity leave.

Collective Consultation Requirements

A step-by-step guide to managing proposed redundancies, the appeals process and collective consultation requirements.

Redundancy Selection Matrix

Sample redundancy selection matrix.

Trial Period Letter

Sample letter to advise the employee of the terms of a trial period.

Proposed Employment Law changes under Labour Government

The Labour Party’s 'New Deal' for working people proposed significant employment law reforms which are summarised in this factsheet.

Tribunal Compensation Limits 2024/25

A summary of updated Tribunal Compensation Limits effective from 6 April 2024

Tribunal Compensation Limits 2023/24

A summary of updated Tribunal Compensation Limits effective from 1 April 2023

When Disciplinary Processes Go Wrong – Adjournments

The importance of adjournments.

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Updated details regarding the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, including flexible furloughing, employers costs and the introduction of a Job Retention Bonus.

Flexible Furlough Scheme

Frequently asked questions regarding the Government's Flexible Furlough Scheme.

Extended Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Updated details regarding the extension to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, including who the scheme is open to, what employers can claim and flexible furloughing.

The HR Impact of COVID-19

An up to date summary of advice we have provided regarding the HR implications of COVID-19, since the start of the pandemic.

BREXIT HR and employment law implications

Brexit – The HR & Employment Law Implications

We examine the HR and Employment Law implications of the Brexit deal between the UK and EU.

Lay Offs & Short Time Working

Guidance for employers regarding lay offs and short time working.

Tribunal Compensation Limits 2020/21

A summary of new employment tribunal compensation limits as of 6th April 2020.

Bullying & Harassment Policy

Sample bullying and harassment policy for employers.

Instant Messaging – Staff Notice

Notice to employees to make them aware of unacceptable use of IM messaging which will lead to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.

Individual Consultation Meeting Checklist

Record of consultation meeting to ensure consistency of treatment and that all avenues are explored.

Temporary Homeworking Policy

A temporary homeworking policy in response to the current situation relating to Coronavirus.

Key Checkpoints for Employers – COVID-19 Roadmap

A summary of the key implications for employers to consider following the Government's COVID-19 response - Spring 2021 report.

When Disciplinary Processes Go Wrong – Accompanying Person

The problems employers can cause themselves in relation to the employee’s accompanying person and the corresponding statutory right.

When Disciplinary Processes Go Wrong – Choice of Chair

The problems that can result from putting the wrong the person in the hot seat at investigation, disciplinary and / or appeal stage.

When Disciplinary Processes Go Wrong – Historical Warnings

The occasional over-reliance that employers place on historical disciplinary warnings when deciding to dismiss.

Tribunal Compensation Limits 2021/22

A summary of new employment tribunal compensation limits as of 1st April 2021

When Disciplinary Processes Go Wrong – Mitigating Factors

The importance of considering mitigating factors when deciding on the appropriate disciplinary sanction.

When Disciplinary Processes Go Wrong – Undue Influence

We look at the HR team exerting too much influence on the eventual outcome of a disciplinary process.

TUPE

Learn when TUPE applies, how it affects employment rights, and the key steps to take during the incoming and outgoing transfer process.

pre-termination and settlement agreements

Pre-termination Negotiations & Settlement Agreements

Essential guidance for managers conducting pre-termination negotiations and settlement agreements.

Tribunal Compensation Limits 2022/23

A summary of updated Tribunal Compensation Limits effective from 6 April 2022

Maternity Rights

A step-by-step guide to managing an employee through maternity notification and leave, through to their return to work.

Employment Rights of Apprentices

An employers guide to the two types of apprenticeships, contracts and the employment rights of an apprentice.

Variation to Contract – Less than 20 employees

White paper examining an employer's responsibilities when proposing a contract variation in businesses with fewer than 20 employees.

Shared Parental Leave

A comprehensive set of questions and answers for employers around shared parental leave.

Zero Hours Contracts

We dispel some of the common misconceptions around Zero Hours contracts and outline the advantages, when used properly.

Gender Pay Gap Reporting

We take a look at an employer's responsibilities around mandatory gender pay gap reporting, which can into force in February 2016.

Trade Union Recognition

The stages of Trade Union Recognition and how to apply these in your organisation.

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