HR Guides & Resources
Practical, expert-written guides to help UK employers manage leave, absence, and HR compliance with confidence.
Bradford Factor: Complete Guide for UK Employers
Learn how to calculate and use the Bradford Factor to manage short-term absence. Includes formula, thresholds, and worked examples.
UK Annual Leave Entitlement: 2026 Guide
Everything you need to know about statutory holiday entitlement in the UK, including part-time calculations, bank holidays, and carry-over rules.
How to Create a Sickness Absence Policy
Step-by-step guide to creating a fair and legally compliant sickness absence policy for your organisation, including SSP and fit note rules.
TOIL Policy Guide: Managing Time Off In Lieu
Everything you need to know about implementing and managing TOIL (Time Off In Lieu) in your workplace, including legal position and tracking.
Return to Work Interviews: Best Practice Guide
How to conduct effective return-to-work interviews, with sample questions, legal considerations, and documentation best practices.
Maternity Leave UK: Complete Employer Guide 2026
Everything employers need to know about maternity leave entitlement, SMP rates, notification requirements, keeping in touch days, and returning to work.
Paternity Leave UK: What Employers Need to Know
Covers statutory 2-week entitlement, shared parental leave, pay rates, eligibility, and the 2024 flexibility changes for paternity leave.
How to Calculate Holiday Pay in the UK
Step-by-step guide to holiday pay calculations for full-time, part-time, and irregular hours workers, including overtime, commission, and termination pay.
Managing Long-Term Sickness Absence
How to manage long-term sickness fairly and legally, covering SSP, occupational health referrals, reasonable adjustments, and the capability process.
Annual Leave During Notice Period: UK Rules
Employee and employer rights regarding annual leave during notice periods, including PILON, accrued holiday, garden leave, and payment in lieu.