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Regulations5 min

Fair Work Agency: what UK employers must do now

The Fair Work Agency is live, with new powers to inspect records and fine employers. Here's what UK businesses must do now to stay ready.

Regulations7 min

Statutory sick pay 2026: what's changed and what to do

From 6 April 2026, SSP rules changed for UK employers. New rate, no waiting days, no earnings threshold. Here's what you need to know and do.

Regulations7 min

Zero-hours contracts: what the Employment Rights Bill means for hospitality

The Employment Rights Bill ends exploitative zero-hours contracts by 2027. Here's what hospitality businesses need to do now.

Regulations7 min

Paid breaks vs meal periods vs off-the-clock: what’s legal?

Confused about paid breaks, unpaid meal periods, and off-the-clock time? Learn the FLSA rules, state differences, and practical policies to stay compliant.

Regulations8 min

FAQ: can salary workers get overtime? Everything employers must know

Being on a salary does not automatically remove the right to overtime pay. What decides it, what employers owe and where the assumption goes wrong.

Regulations11 min

Is the 'use it or lose it' vacation policy legal? What employers need to know

Use-it-or-lose-it holiday runs into UK law faster than most employers expect. What is allowed, what is not and how to manage the year-end pile-up.

Regulations8 min

How many working days in a month? 2026 breakdown by month

The average month has 21–23 working days. See the full 2026 breakdown by month, including how bank holidays affect your total.

Regulations10 min

UK working time regulations: hours, breaks, and rest rules explained (2026)

UK Working Time Regulations explained: the 48-hour week, rest breaks, night worker rules, opt-out agreements, and what employers must do in 2026.