Foreign holidays and quarantine – what should employers do?
What are the current holiday rules and what should employers do if their staff have…
July 21, 2026 By Ellie Hibberd
Time off for Cosmetic or Elective Surgery: Sick Leave, Holiday and Pay
Employees may need to take time off from work for a variety of reasons but…
July 2, 2026 By Ellie Hibberd
Discrimination: are you protecting your business?
Do you run discrimination awareness training for staff? Have you got up to date equality…
June 26, 2026 By Mark Roby
Employment Rights Act: A Practical Roadmap for Employers (2026–2027 Changes)
A clear guide to the key reforms, risks and practical steps employers should prioritise ahead…
June 8, 2026 By Laura McFadyen
Keeping Records: Daily Working Hours of Staff
Currently the obligations on British employers under the Working Time Regulations 1998 (WTRs) to keep…
April 27, 2026 By Hazel Sanders
A Brief Guide for Employers: Supporting Staff When Handling Workplace Bereavement
There will be times where employers are faced with the deeply sad news of an…
April 7, 2026 By Ellie Hibberd
How to carry out a compliant right to work check during the Coronavirus pandemic
Whilst the Coronavirus pandemic has resulted in many of the normal recruitment procedures being altered…
March 20, 2026 By Lisa Mulholland
Bullying at work – how should employers handle allegations of bullying?
How should an employer respond to allegations of bullying at work? This article looks at…
February 4, 2026 By Laura McFadyen
Get to know your legal advisor – Joe Nicholls
In this series, we introduce some of the people that make up Stephens Scown. We…
January 16, 2026 By Stephens Scown
HRExpress: how we help businesses – handling employee grievances
The word grievance can send shudders down the spine of any employer, let alone a…
December 18, 2025 By Mark Roby
HRExpress: how we help businesses – disciplinary process
Our aim in the HRExpress team is to provide tailored advice and guidance throughout the…
December 4, 2025 By Charlotte Cole
HRExpress: how we help businesses – sickness absence
Sickness absence is likely one of the most common (and challenging) issues employers are faced…
November 20, 2025 By Chris Morse