To keep up with the constant changes in employment law, it’s crucial to stay informed and proactive. Our team at Consensus HR is dedicated to helping businesses navigate these complexities effectively. By staying updated on the latest regulations, precedents, and best practices, we can provide tailored guidance and support to ensure compliance and mitigate legal risks for your organisation. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Contact us now to discuss how we can assist you in staying abreast of employment law changes and implementing strategies to protect your business and support your workforce.
Please find below a few of our latest HR blogs:
👉 Right to Work Checks – Employer Legal Responsibilities in the UK | Consensus HR
💡 Wednesday Blog – Did You Know – HRDid You Know? UK Employers Must Carry Out Right to Work Checks Before Employment BeginsEvery employer in the UK must carry out Right to Work checks before a new employee starts work. These checks confirm that an individual has valid permission to work in the UK.Documents such […]
👉 Maternity Leave and Pay Explained – HR Guidance for UK Employers | Consensus HR
📘 Tuesday Blog – HR FactHR Fact: Understanding Maternity Leave and Pay – What Employers Must ProvideUK employees are entitled to up to 52 weeks of maternity leave, which is divided into Ordinary Maternity Leave (26 weeks) and Additional Maternity Leave (26 weeks).Eligible employees may also receive Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) for up to 39 […]
Stress Awareness Week 2025: Workplace Stress Management Tips, Legal Duties & HR Guidance | Consensus HR
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Equal Pay Day 2025: How UK Employers Can Close the Gender Pay Gap | Consensus HR – Expert HR Support in Herts & Beds
🌍 Thursday Blog – Awareness Day Equal Pay Day – 14th November 2025: Closing the Gender Pay Gap Equal Pay Day 2025, marked on 14th November, symbolises the date when women effectively stop earning compared to men, based on the UK’s current gender pay gap. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the UK […]
📘 HR Fact: How to Manage Probationary Periods Fairly and Legally | Consensus HR – Herts & Beds
📘 Tuesday Blog – HR Fact HR Fact: Managing Probationary Periods Fairly and Legally Content:Probationary periods give employers the opportunity to evaluate a new employee’s performance, attendance, and suitability for the role before confirming permanent employment. Although not a legal requirement under UK law, probationary periods are a best practice HR tool — allowing structured […]
Health & Safety Update – Latest HSE Prosecutions | October 2025 | Consensus HR | Herts & Beds
Health & Safety Executive – News Updates E-Bulletin Issued: 29 October 2025 This latest HSE eBulletin, shared with our Health & Safety partner, provides updates on recent prosecutions and enforcement actions.These cases highlight the importance of maintaining safe working practices and full compliance with UK Health & Safety Law. Latest News and Prosecutions 💷 […]
International Stress Awareness Week 2025 – How HR Can Support Mental Wellbeing at Work
International Stress Awareness Week – 4th to 8th November: Supporting Mental Wellbeing at Work International Stress Awareness Week (4th–8th November 2025) is a key opportunity for employers to focus on workplace wellbeing and reducing stress-related illness. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), stress, depression, and anxiety accounted for 51% of all work-related ill […]
