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Probation is a process, not an arbitrary deadlineProbation periods in a contractProbation periods are common in employme...
19/10/2026

Probation is a process, not an arbitrary deadline

Probation periods in a contract

Probation periods are common in employment contracts, but simply including a probation clause is not enough in order to be effective, the probation period needs to be actively managed.



Probation periods have long been seen as an arbitrary deadline & not really managed fully or with intent, but this needs to change

What happens if you leave your employment whilst suspended?
19/10/2026

What happens if you leave your employment whilst suspended?



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Speaking Up at Work: Protected Disclosures and Whistleblowing Protection Raising concerns at workEmployees who raise con...
07/10/2026

Speaking Up at Work: Protected Disclosures and Whistleblowing Protection

Raising concerns at work
Employees who raise concerns about wrongdoing at work can find themselves in a difficult position. They may feel a responsibility to speak up, while at the same time worrying about the impact doing so could have on their job or their relationship with their employer.

This is where the whistleblowing provisions of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (“the ERA 1996”) become important. The Employment Rights Act provides significant protection to workers who make what the law calls a “protected disclosure”.

But what exactly is a protected disclosure, and what protection does the law provide?



Employees who raise concerns about wrongdoing at work can find themselves in a difficult position. They may feel a responsibility to speak up, while at the ...

Preparing for a Disciplinary Hearing: A Practical Guide for Employees & Employers Disciplinary adviceFacing disciplinary...
06/10/2026

Preparing for a Disciplinary Hearing: A Practical Guide for Employees & Employers

Disciplinary advice
Facing disciplinary allegations can be stressful, particularly where the possible outcome includes a final warning, demotion or dismissal. Preparation is therefore essential.

An employee who understands the allegations, organises the evidence and uses their procedural rights effectively will be in a much better position to present a clear and credible response.



Facing disciplinary allegations can be stressful, particularly where the possible outcome includes a final warning, demotion or dismissal. Preparation is th ...

Acas proposes major changes to disciplinary and grievance procedures More change to HR procedures?Acas has published a d...
05/10/2026

Acas proposes major changes to disciplinary and grievance procedures

More change to HR procedures?
Acas has published a draft new Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures for consultation, the first full revision since 2009.

The proposals place greater emphasis on early resolution, proportionality and preventing workplace disputes from escalating unnecessarily.

The consultation closes on 23 September 2026, with Acas currently expecting the updated Code to come into effect in 2027.

So, what could change for employers?



Acas has published a draft new Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures for consultation, the first full revision since 2009.

PODCAST: Warnings at work How to deal with issuing warnings correctlyIn this episode 250 of the podcast Solicitor Alison...
02/10/2026

PODCAST: Warnings at work

How to deal with issuing warnings correctly

In this episode 250 of the podcast Solicitor Alison Colley brings you a run down of the process for dealing with warnings as a disciplinary or capability sanction.



In this episode 250 of the podcast I bring you a run down of the process for dealing with warnings as a disciplinary or capability sanction.

Flexible Working Requests: A Practical Guide for Employers and Employees What do you need to know about Flexible Working...
01/10/2026

Flexible Working Requests: A Practical Guide for Employers and Employees

What do you need to know about Flexible Working

Flexible working has become a normal part of working life rather than an exception. Changes in legislation means that employees have greater access to request flexible working and at the same time, employers must ensure requests are handled fairly, reasonably, and within the legal framework.



What do you need to know about Flexible Working Flexible working has become a normal part of working life rather than an exception. Changes in legislation m ...

Should ‘without prejudice’ correspondence be included in the bundle for the Final Hearing in an Employment Tribunal clai...
30/09/2026

Should ‘without prejudice’ correspondence be included in the bundle for the Final Hearing in an Employment Tribunal claim?

Preparing for an Employment Tribunal case

We receive a lot of queries relating to the preparation of a bundle for the final hearing, and it is important to ensure the right documents are included, as this is the evidence the Employment Tribunal will review when determining a claim.



Preparing for an Employment Tribunal case We receive a lot of queries relating to the preparation of a bundle for the final hearing, and it is important to ...

PODCAST: Harsh Words, Harsh Consequences: What Employers Can Learn from an Unfair Dismissal Case Unfair Dismissal – When...
29/09/2026

PODCAST: Harsh Words, Harsh Consequences: What Employers Can Learn from an Unfair Dismissal Case

Unfair Dismissal – When Words Between Family Go Too Far?

In this episode 255 of the employment law and HR podcast Solicitor Alison Colley covers an employment tribunal decision where an employee who called their manager a derogatory name was found to have been unfairly dismissed.



In this episode 254 of the Employment Law & HR Podcast, we cover an interesting unfair dismissal case from which all employers can learn something.

PODCAST: Changes to Unfair Dismissal Rights & Claims: January 2027 Focus on changes under the Employment Rights Act 2025...
28/09/2026

PODCAST: Changes to Unfair Dismissal Rights & Claims: January 2027

Focus on changes under the Employment Rights Act 2025

In this episode 258 of the employment law and HR podcast, we delve into some of the detail of the forthcoming changes under the Employment Rights Act 2025. In this episode Solicitor Alison Colley is covering the key changes in regards to unfair dismissal including an analysis of the impact and the practical steps employers need to take.



In this episode 258 I bring you a focus on one of the key areas of change, Unfair Dismissal, under the Employment Rights Act 2025.

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