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The SafeWise blog explains changes to UK employment law and health and safety rules, and what they mean for small and medium-sized businesses. Every post is dated, so you can see how current the guidance is. Recent topics include right to work checks, unfair dismissal rights under the Employment Rights Act 2025 and trade union law. Call 01922 279129 if a change affects your business and you want advice on it.

Posted: 18th September 2026

Can You Use AI for HR and Health and Safety Advice? A Straight Answe HR & H&S

Can AI provide HR and health & safety advice? Learn where AI can help, why it cannot be your Regulation 7 competent person, and who remains legally responsible for compliance decisions.

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Posted: 08th September 2026

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Alternatives to Peninsula and Citation for Small Businesses HR & H&S

Peninsula, Citation or an independent consultancy? How the three compare on price, contract length and who you speak to after the sale, with every SafeWise price published in full.

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Posted: 03rd September 2026

How Will the New UK Right to Work Rules Affect Contractors, Subcontractors and Labour-Only Supply Chains in 2026? HR

From 1st October 2026, the UK Government will significantly expand Right to Work obligations, creating new compliance responsibilities for businesses that engage workers through subcontracting, agency, labour-only, and other non-traditional working arrangements.

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Posted: 21st July 2026

Unfair dismissal regulations affect employees joining from 1st July 2026 HR

The clock starts now. Although the new unfair dismissal rights don't officially take effect until 1 January 2027, the impact starts much earlier.

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Posted: 09th June 2026

Trade Union Laws are changing in October: Here’s What Non-Unionised Employers Need to Know HR

The Employment Rights Act 2025 is bringing significant changes to trade union rights — and even employers with no history of union involvement should be paying attention.

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