✅ Employers Struggle to Navigate a New Legal Landscape| Consensus HR – Your Outsourced HR & Employment Law Partner
📌 Employers Struggle with New Legal Pressures
A recent report, highlighted by The Daily Telegraph, confirms the scale of challenges employers are facing with sweeping new employment law reforms. From day-one dismissal rights to harassment prevention, businesses are being called to act swiftly to avoid legal risk.
A few of the Key Employment Law Changes in 2024–2025
✅ Right to Request Flexible Working from Day One
All employees now have the legal right to request flexible working from their first day.
🔗 View on GOV.UK
✅ Stronger Protections Against Third-Party Harassment
Employers now have a legal duty to take proactive steps to prevent harassment—including by customers or clients.
🔗 Read more in The Guardian
And much more!!!!!
❗ What This Means for Employers
With new rights taking effect, UK businesses—particularly SMEs—face mounting legal pressure. Lack of preparation can result in:
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Tribunal claims
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Financial penalties
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Business disruption
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Reputational damage
💼 How Consensus HR Can Help
At Consensus HR, we support businesses to stay compliant with practical, outsourced HR advice and services, including:
✔️ Legally compliant contracts and updated handbooks
✔️ Training on new workplace duties
✔️ Unlimited expert advice when you need it
✔️ Representation in disputes, grievances, or tribunal cases
✔️ Proactive updates to HR documents as laws change
💬 Comment from Matthew Chilcott – FCIPD, ACEL
Owner, Consensus HR
“The legal landscape is shifting rapidly—from day-one unfair dismissal to client harassment duties and stronger enforcement powers. At Consensus HR, we help employers stay one step ahead, with tailored HR solutions that reduce risk and support growth.”
📞 Get HR Support That Keeps You Compliant
Don’t wait until you’re facing a legal challenge—talk to us today about keeping your HR in order:
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