There's a lot happening this year in the world of employment law and HR, which is why we've created this 2026 HR checklist to give you some guidance on what you'll need to focus on. Work through them at your own pace, but don't put it off. And remember, we're here to support you. 1. Legal foundations Work through them at your own pace, but don't put it off. And remember, we're here to support you. If your contracts are out of date, you're leaving yourself open to problems. Sa

January brings a natural reset moment and, for HRDs like you, it's the perfect time to evaluate whether your employee lifecycle is delivering strategic value or just creating operational headaches. Let's look at where you may be experiencing bottlenecks across the employee lifecycle and how we can add value. Your Employee Value Proposition: Are you winning the January talent war? We all know that the New Year is when people take stock of their employment options. Your best pe

If you're hiring someone new, before they start, you need to make sure that they have the legal right to work in the UK. A quick check at the right time can save you from fines, tribunals and major disruption later on. Here ' s our step-by-step guide to conducting lawful right-to-work checks. The 3 ways to check right to work The law gives you three different ways to check someone's right to work. Which one you use depends on the person you're hiring: For most people, a manua

Newsletter November 2025 Hiring & the Legal work to Right check Plus news on Unfair dismissal law changes Get in touch for a confidential chat today. 0208 398 6599  www.dittonhr.co.uk   info@dittonhr.co.uk 

Most business owners we speak to don’t know they’re breaking the law. They think everything’s covered, until a complaint, inspection or tribunal makes it clear that it’s not. The truth is that staying legally compliant is often about managing the small details: outdated contracts, missing paperwork, unpaid training hours. Easy to overlook, but costly if you get them wrong. We see the same 7 areas catching business owners out time and time again. This guide walks you through e

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