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BlogProposals to give more employees time off for public duties
The Government has published a report and launched an open public consultation on time off for public duties. It is open for responses until 11.59pm on 4 September 2026.
Peninsula Team Peninsula Team- Corporate Governance
BlogConsultation opens on unpaid carers’ rights
The Government has launched a consultation on strengthening employment rights for unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children. As part of its Plan to Make Work Pay and Next Steps to Make Work Pay the Government committed to review the implementation of Carer’s Leave and consider whether there is a need to change the current entitlement introduced by the previous government under the Carer’s Leave Act 2023. Subsequently, in November 2025 the Department for Business and Trade published the terms of reference for the Government’s review of Carer’s Leave and employment rights for unpaid carers.
Peninsula Team Peninsula Team- Business Management
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BlogLatest data published on illegal working penalties
The Government has released its latest quarterly report on illegal working penalties issued to employers across the UK, as part of its ongoing crackdown on illegal employment.
Peninsula Team Peninsula Team- Business Management
BlogRegulations made that will bring unfair dismissal changes into force
Regulations have been made confirming that the anticipated unfair dismissal changes under the Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 2025) will come into effect on 1 January 2027.
Peninsula Team Peninsula Team- Employment Rights Act
BlogPilots to be launched to test sick note reforms
The Government has announced the launch of several different pilots intended to test reforms to the fit note system, which it has deemed to be “broken”. Currently, around 11 million fit notes are issued every year and in more than 9 in 10 cases, they declare the subject "not fit for work".
Peninsula Team Peninsula Team- Business Management
BlogInquiry and call for evidence launched on flexible working for disabled people
The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) has launched an inquiry and a call for evidence on access to flexible working for disabled people.
Peninsula Team Peninsula Team- Business Management
DownloadFree Recruitment of Ex-Offender Policy
Download our free recruitment of ex-offenders policy and stay legally compliant throughout.
Peninsula GroupHR and Health & Safety Experts- Employment Law
DownloadFree HR and Health & Safety WC2026 Sticker Pack
Stay compliant during one of the world's most iconic sporting events with our free resource sticker pack - created by our team of experts.
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DownloadDownload our free Fair Work Agency guide and ensure total compliance from the new enforcement body.
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DownloadFree Guide on Managing Probation Periods
Download our free guide and ensure you're managing probationary periods within your business.
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DownloadFree Guide to Statutory Sick Pay Changes 2026
Download our free guide and prepare your business for the changes in Statutory Sick Pay changes in April 2026.
Peninsula GroupHR and Health & Safety Experts- Employment Rights Act
DownloadFree Fair Work Agency Preparation Checklist
Download our free Fair Work Agency preparation checklist and protect your business before it comes into effect.
Peninsula GroupHR and Health & Safety Experts- Employment Rights Act
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