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September HR Update: ACAS Consultation, Harassment Law Changes and Menopause Case Insights

This Month in HR - September

September brings a natural reset for many SMEs, making it the perfect moment to review people practices before the year‑end rush. In this month’s HR update, we explore the revised ACAS disciplinary and grievance consultation, new harassment duties coming in 2026, key lessons from the menopause discrimination case Waller vs Swan Engineering, and practical reminders for holiday and performance planning.

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Sep 73 min read

This Month in HR - August

This month we're looking at the increasing Employment Tribunal backlog and what it means for employers, examining the lessons from the recent Tait v Holiday Extras case, and highlighting three significant employment law changes that are on the horizon.

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Aug 73 min read

This Month in HR - July

July has arrived with sunshine, sport and an important employment law update. This month’s newsletter brings together our usual practical guidance for SMEs and a little milestone we’re excited to share.

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Jul 94 min read