by SpecialisedHR | Sep 3, 2026 | Employment Law, Whistleblowing
Anonymous whistleblowing is not a hunt for names Have you received an anonymous whistleblowing disclosure and wondered what to do next? The short answer is simple. Take it seriously, investigate the substance, and do not set out to identify the person as an objective....
by SpecialisedHR | Aug 27, 2026 | Employment law and sickness, Sickness and Absence Issues, Wellbeing
Are you worried about how to support an employee experiencing mental health difficulties without saying the wrong thing? The path is straightforward. Listen early, take proportionate steps, and record decisions. In the UK, you must also meet duties under the Equality...
by SpecialisedHR | Aug 18, 2026 | Trade Unions and link Employment Law
Are you confident your policies will meet the strengthened trade union rights coming into force on 30 October 2026? The short answer is to audit your HR documentation now, map process changes, and train managers before the deadline. The changes sit within UK law, so...
by SpecialisedHR | Aug 14, 2026 | Trade Unions and link Employment Law
Are you ready for trade union reform in October, or still hoping it will not apply to you? The short answer is you should prepare now. The UK Government signalled plans to strengthen trade union rights following the King’s Speech, with measures expected to start in...
by SpecialisedHR | Aug 11, 2026 | Employment Law, Unfair Dismissal
Are you ready for the January 2027 unfair dismissal changes? The path is straightforward if you act now. From 1st January 2027, the qualifying period for ordinary unfair dismissal is expected to drop from two years to six months, with retrospective effect, and...
