Minimise potential human resource risk with pragmatic HR solutions from NewmanHR. Operating throughout London, and the South East, we specialise in protecting SMEs from expensive legal disputes and compliance risks. Whether you need support with redundancy planning or day to day UK employment law advice, our team delivers the no nonsense support you need to manage your staff with confidence and keep your business growing.
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The HR Policy Library
26 essential, drafted HR policies. Concise, legally compliant, and designed to protect your business from day one.
Employment Rights Act
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Wave 1: Spring 2026
18 february 2026
Industrial Action Reform
New trade union protections and balloting changes come into force.
06 april 2026
SSP "Day One" Pay
Lower Earnings Limit removed. SSP payable from the first day of sickness.
06 APRIL 2026
Family Leave Expansion
Paternity and Parental leave become Day-One entitlements for all staff
Wave 2: Autumn 2026
OCTOBER 2026 (TBC)
"Fire & Rehire" Bans
Strict restrictions on changing contracts via dismissal/re-engagement.
OCTOBER 2026 (TBC)
Tribunal Extensions
Time limits for claims likely to increase from 3 months to 6 months.
LATE 2026
Zero-Hours Protection
Right to guaranteed hours and notice of shifts for flexible workers.
Wave 3: 2027 Strategy
01 JANUARY 2027
Unfair Dismissal (6 Months)
The qualifying period drops from 2 years to 6 months. High risk area.
JANUARY 2027
Enhanced Maternity Ban
Extended protection from dismissal for mothers returning to work.
EARLY 2027
Equality Action Plans
Mandatory reporting for menopause support and ethnicity pay gaps.
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