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June 12, 2026

Amazing Summer Breakfast Briefing 2026

With overwhelmingly positive feedback and record engagement, our Summer Breakfast Briefing 2026 proved once again why HR Connect events are a must‑attend moment in the calendar!
  • HR Connect
May 26, 2026

Why the Kent Education Awards are important

Celebrate the dedication of educators in Kent at the Kent Education Awards 2026, honouring teachers, support staff, and volunteers who inspire students.
  • Kent Teach
May 26, 2026

Commercial Services Group achieves Inclusive Employers Standard Silver 2026

Commercial Services Group is awarded the Inclusive Employers Standard Silver for 2026, showcasing its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
May 15, 2026

Is your school looking for a new payroll and pensions provider?

HR Connect offers a specialist payroll, pension, and HR administration service to make managing your payroll easier and freeing up your time so you can focus on the smooth running of your School.
  • HR Connect
  • Payroll
May 11, 2026

Government Call for Evidence on TUPE

The Government is seeking evidence on TUPE to assess its effectiveness and explore potential reforms. Employers are encouraged to share their experiences before 1st July 2026.
  • Legal Connect
May 11, 2026

Draft Code of Practice on trade unions’ right of access to workplaces published

The Government has published a draft Code of Practice on trade unions' workplace access rights, outlining new guidelines and processes for compliance.
  • Legal Connect
May 11, 2026

Government’s publication of its Strategic Steer for the New Fair Work Agency (FWA)

The Government unveils its Strategic Steer for the new Fair Work Agency, outlining priorities for worker rights enforcement and future plans for compliance.
  • Legal Connect
May 11, 2026

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released its latest figures on sickness absence rates of workers in the UK for 2025

The ONS reports a 2.0% sickness absence rate for UK workers in 2025, highlighting key trends and demographics affecting workplace health.
  • Legal Connect
May 11, 2026

New Requirement for Handling Data Protection Complaints

UK organisations must establish clear processes for handling data protection complaints by June 2026, ensuring compliance with the new Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.
  • Legal Connect
May 11, 2026

Government Consultation: Preventing the Misuse of non-disclosure agreements

The Government's consultation aims to prevent the misuse of non-disclosure agreements in harassment and discrimination cases, promoting workplace transparency and accountability.
  • Legal Connect
March 23, 2026

Government releases last increase to the unfair dismissal maximum compensation rate

The Government has announced the final increase in unfair dismissal compensation rates, effective April 2026, before the cap is removed in January 2027.
  • Legal Connect
March 16, 2026

Employment Tribunals: Rising Claims

Discover the rising employment tribunal claims and key trends in workplace disputes from Q3 2025/26, highlighting the impact of recent legislative reforms.
  • Legal Connect
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