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Recent & Upcoming Employment Law Changes in 2025
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Recent & Upcoming Employment Law Changes 2025

Significant employment law updates are coming in 2025, impacting wages, flexible working rights, employer responsibilities, and more. Key changes include a National Minimum Wage increase, new protections against sexual harassment, stricter holiday pay record-keeping, and limits on “fire and rehire” tactics. Employers must update policies, train managers, and ensure compliance to avoid legal risks. Stay ahead of these changes—read our full guide for a breakdown of what’s coming and how to prepare.

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Understanding the New Neonatal Care Leave and Pay Laws.

From 6 April 2025, new UK legislation will provide significant rights for parents of babies who require neonatal care. The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 introduces up to 12 weeks of additional leave and statutory pay, ensuring that families have the support they need during this critical period. For employers, this means new responsibilities and updates to HR policies. Here’s everything you need to know to prepare your business for these upcoming changes.

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: A Guide for Employers
Contracts of Employment

Complete Guide to Employment Contracts: A Guide for Employers

Employment contracts are the cornerstone of a strong working relationship between employers and employees. They not only outline the terms of employment but also serve as a critical tool to manage expectations and minimise legal risks. Whether you’re drafting contracts for new hires or reviewing existing agreements, understanding the essentials is vital.

In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about employment contracts, from their key components to legal requirements and best practices.

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How to Handle Difficult Employees

📖 How to Handle Difficult Employees: A Free Guide for Business Owners. Dealing with challenging employees can be a major headache for business owners. But

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Recent & Upcoming Employment Law Changes in 2025
Business Support Blog Articles

Recent & Upcoming Employment Law Changes 2025

Significant employment law updates are coming in 2025, impacting wages, flexible working rights, employer responsibilities, and more. Key changes include a National Minimum Wage increase, new protections against sexual harassment, stricter holiday pay record-keeping, and limits on “fire and rehire” tactics. Employers must update policies, train managers, and ensure compliance to avoid legal risks. Stay ahead of these changes—read our full guide for a breakdown of what’s coming and how to prepare.

Employee Capability
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Complete Guide to Employee Capability

Employee capability is essential for maintaining productivity and business success. This guide explores how to manage capability issues fairly and legally, covering key legal considerations, effective performance management strategies, and steps to support underperforming employees. Learn how to implement structured improvement plans, differentiate between capability and conduct, and prevent capability-related challenges in your organisation.

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Why Your Business Needs Dekela’s Free 30-Minute HR Consultation

Managing a business means juggling multiple responsibilities, and HR often ends up taking a back seat—until there’s a problem. Whether it’s a question about employee disciplinaries, grievances, compliance, or ensuring employment contracts are watertight, having a trusted HR partner can make all the difference. At Dekela, we offer a Free 30-Minute HR Consultation to give you tailored advice and clarity on your HR challenges.

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New Starters

Onboarding & Induction Checklist

Effortlessly streamline your new hire process with our Onboarding & Induction Checklist. Designed to ensure every employee starts off on the right foot, this essential tool will help you create a seamless and professional onboarding experience.

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