If an employee refuses to attend a disciplinary hearing, you can still proceed lawfully if you follow a fair process. This guide explains UK rules, the Acas Code of Practice, valid reasons for non-attendance, postponements, and how to run a hearing in absence. You will get practical letters guidance, an on-the-day checklist, a timeline view, and when to seek expert HR help from Specialised HR.
There is no legal maximum workplace temperature in the UK. Employers must keep conditions reasonable, assess heat risks, and take sensible steps to protect staff. This guide explains the law, who is at higher risk, practical controls, and how to prepare for heatwaves. It includes references to the Health and Safety Executive, the Workplace Regulations 1992, and the Employment Rights Act 1996, plus policy tips and a planning timeline.
Part-time bank holiday entitlement is not automatic and depends on contracts. The fair, UK-compliant way is to pro rate annual leave for part-timers, including bank holidays, using hours or days. This guide explains the law, shows step-by-step calculations, and covers irregular hours and 2024 reforms. You will get practical examples, policy tips, and a rollout timeline, with links to GOV.UK and Acas. Need hands-on support? Specialised HR can help you set clear, fair policies.
Support for neurodivergent employees starts with lawful, practical adjustments and confident managers. This guide explains what neurodivergence means at work, your duties under the Equality Act 2010, everyday adjustments that actually help, how to use Access to Work, and how to measure progress without breaching UK GDPR. It includes a 30-60-90 day plan, recruitment tips, and a manager checklist. If you need hands on help, specialisedhr.co.uk offers audits, policy updates and coaching.
B Corporations need strong, values-led HR to back their purpose and meet B Lab standards. This guide explains how specialist HR support strengthens the B Impact Assessment worker score, aligns policies with UK law, and prepares you for verification and recertification. You will find a practical readiness plan, a common pitfalls checklist, and examples from ethical organisations. If you want hands-on help, Specialised HR offers tailored support for values-led businesses.
From 1st January 2027, protection against unfair dismissal will apply after six months’ service rather than two years, subject to final legislation. This guide explains what the change means, how to update contracts, probation and procedures, and when to act. We reference the Employment Rights Act 1996 and Acas guidance, outline a preparation timeline, and show how Specialised HR supports ethical, sustainable employers to stay compliant while keeping people-first practices.
Compassion fatigue is a hidden risk in ethical organisations. This guide explains the signs, UK employer duties, and a practical 90 day plan to protect employee wellbeing. You will learn the difference between stress, burnout and compassion fatigue, how to support managers, and how to measure impact without invading privacy. Use our steps, legal links, and sector insights to build a compassionate, compliant strategy.
Voluntary redundancy invites employees to apply for redundancy. Compulsory redundancy selects employees for dismissal after consultation. Both sit under UK redundancy law, but they differ on process, consent and typical payments. This guide explains legal duties, selection, consultation, payments and communication, with a clear comparison table and timeline. It also covers pitfalls and values-led practice for ethical organisations. If you need hands-on help, Specialised HR supports fair, compliant restructures across charities, social enterprises and green businesses.
Confused about bank holiday entitlement and pay in the UK? This friendly guide answers the most common questions managers ask ACAS and search engines. You will learn what is and isn’t a legal right, how to calculate pro rata holidays for part-time and irregular hours staff, what to do about enhanced pay, and how to build a fair policy. We include UK-specific guidance, examples, equality tips, and practical steps for ethical, values-led organisations.
Confused about whether your freelancer is actually an employee? This UK-focused guide explains the legal tests, IR35, and practical indicators, with clear steps to reduce risk while protecting people. Ideal for charities, B Corps, and values-led organisations, it includes ACAS and GOV.UK resources and links to hands-on HR help so you can act with confidence.
