# WorkSmarter > Company holiday planner, absence tracker, legal alerts, performance management, timesheets and attendance tracking, document library, new employee onboarding and easy-to-use HR services for growing businesses in the UK. ## Home [Smart HR Software for Managing Teams | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/): Company holiday planner, absence tracker, and easy-to-use HR services for growing businesses. ## Blog [Blog | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog): All the latest news and updates from all of us here at the WorkSmarter team. [Managing annual leave around England's bank holidays | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/managing-annual-leave-around-englands-bank-holidays): A practical guide for employers on managing annual leave around England's bank holidays, avoiding clashes, and using WorkSmarter's Document Library. [Leave tracking Holiday | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/new-holiday-pay-and-leave-record-keeping-requirements-from-6-april-2026): From 6 April 2026, employers will be expected to keep records relating to annual leave and holiday pay for up to six years. [The Fair Work Agency | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/the-fair-work-agency-is-coming-in-april-what-employers-need-to-know): The Fair Work Agency: What UK Employers Need to Know | WorkSmarter [Start Date vs Continuous Service Date | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/start-date-vs-continuous-service-date-whats-the-difference): Start Date vs Continuous Service Date: What’s the Difference? [Company culture explained: 4 common types in growing SMEs | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/4-common-company-cultures): Discover four common company culture types and how everyday HR processes quietly shape trust, fairness and consistency in growing businesses. [Employment Tribunal | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/employment-tribunal-claims-are-on-the-rise): 5 Common Pitfalls To Avoid [15 Reasons Why WorkSmarter’s Holiday Software Gets 5 Stars | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/15-reasons-why-worksmarters-holiday-software-gets-5-stars): Real feedback on our most popular feature. [Most Performance Reviews Fail. | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/most-performance-reviews-fail): Better ways to support your team in 2026. [Three Mistakes SMEs Make With Holiday Tracking | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/three-mistakes-smes-make-with-holiday-tracking): Don’t be that boss! [Employment Rights Update! | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/employment-rights-update): Day-one Protection From Unfair Dismissal is Ditched. [Looking Ahead to 2026 With Luke Burton | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/looking-ahead-to-2026-with-luke-burton): WorkSmarter’s CEO and Co-Founder shares his thoughts on what next year will bring for SMEs. [Company Facts at Your Fingertips? | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/company-facts-at-your-fingertips): Why Memory Can’t be Relied on. [Give Your Team the Space to do Their Best Work. | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/give-your-team-the-space-to-do-their-best-work): Discover how WorkSmarter helped one firm solve their problems overnight. [The Office Isn’t Dead – But It’s Changing Fast | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/the-office-isnt-dead-but-its-changing-fast): As Expectations Shift, SMEs are Rethinking What Work Looks Like. [Unpaid Job Trials | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/unpaid-job-trials): A Legitimate Part of the Recruitment Process? [If Your Team Hates Your HR Platform, You’re Not Alone. | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/if-your-team-hates-your-hr-platform-youre-not-alone): Why Systems Fail…And How to Get it Right. [☀️ We’re Loving This Weather… | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/were-loving-this-weather): But Is Your Workplace Ready For The Heat? [The role of AI in HR | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/the-role-of-ai-in-hr): Threat or Time-Saving Ally? [Save Yourself a Summer of Stress | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/save-yourself-a-summer-of-stress): Don’t Skip These Four Essential Team Check-Ins [Puzzling Over Leave, Pay, Time Off? | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/puzzling-over-leave-pay-time-off): Answers to the Work Questions Everyone’s Asking. [Keep on Top of HR Admin With WorkSmarter’s Clever Features | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/keep-on-top-of-hr-admin-with-worksmarters-clever-features): Tips & Tricks to Help You Cruise Through Daily Tasks [Why Every Business Needs an Asset Register | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/why-every-business-needs-an-asset-register): (And How to Get It Right!) [Whatever The Weather | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/whatever-the-weather): Workplace Disruption & Employee Rights [What Turns A Good Business Into A Great One? | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/what-turns-a-good-business-into-a-great-one): Get The Best Performance From Your People [Making Dreams Come True | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/making-dreams-come-true): The Ultimate in Holiday Planning [New! Performance Management Made Simple | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/new-performance-management-made-simple): Effortless Appraisals, Maximum Impact [Time To Ditch The Spreadsheets? 🧐 | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/time-to-ditch-the-spreadsheets): Your Guide To Moving HR Admin Online [How to Double Your Annual Leave | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/how-to-double-your-annual-leave): Make Your Hols Go Further in 2025 [Do Staff Get Paid More When Clocks go Back? | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/do-staff-get-paid-more-when-clocks-go-back): What Employers Should Know [Knowledge is Power | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/knowledge-is-power): Why Other People’s Opinions Matter [Your Guide to UK Employment Contracts | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/your-guide-to-uk-employment-contracts): With Leading HR Consultancy, Harwood HR Solutions [How’s Your Holiday Year Working Out? | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/hows-your-holiday-year-working-out): Timing Is Everything [Poor Sleep Costs 200,000 Working Days Each Year | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/poor-sleep-costs-200000-working-days-each-year): How Sleep Deprivation Impacts The Workplace [Want to Understand What Makes Your Staff Tick? | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/want-to-understand-what-makes-your-staff-tick): Discover More, Engage More, Achieve More - With WorkSmarter’s New Alert Tool [New Employment Reforms | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/new-employment-reforms): Here’s What You Need to Know [Compliance Overload in a New Era of Workers’ Rights | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/compliance-overload-in-a-new-era-of-workers-rights): Can Tech Solve the Problem? [The People Challenges Facing Every Business Owner | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/the-people-challenges-facing-every-business-owner): Employer Insights and Solutions [Get Ready For More Than 60 Significant Employment Law Changes | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/get-ready-for-more-than-60-significant-employment-law-changes): Helping Employers Prepare For New HR Laws [Holiday Entitlement Headaches? | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/holiday-entitlement-headaches): Swerve the Stress - let WorkSmarter Handle Your Complex Calculations [WorkSmarter Under the Spotlight | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/worksmarter-under-the-spotlight): SMEs Review Our Software [Would You Offer Your Staff Unlimited Paid Holidays? | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/would-you-offer-your-staff-unlimited-paid-holidays): Godsend or Gimmick – We Review The Latest Employee Perk [Creating a Fair Holiday Policy | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/creating-a-fair-holiday-policy): A Quick Guide for Employers [Spreadsheets Versus Software | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/spreadsheets-versus-software): What’s Best for Your Business? [The Latest Trends in HR Tech | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/the-latest-trends-in-hr-tech): Helping Your Business Stay Competitive [Understanding How to Use HR Data | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/understanding-how-to-use-hr-data): Missed Our Webinar? Catch up Here [The School Holidays Are Nearly Here | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/the-school-holidays-are-nearly-here): Should You Prioritise Parent Holiday Requests? [Seamless Recruitment Software for SMEs | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/seamless-recruitment-software-for-smes): Track Your Talent with WorkSmarter’s Latest Hiring Tool [How to Capture, Use & Protect Your HR Data More Effectively | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/how-to-capture-use-protect-your-hr-data-more-effectively): Free WorkSmarter Webinar, 13th June, 9.30am [The Potential Pitfalls of Employee Tracking | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/the-potential-pitfalls-of-employee-tracking): Business Must Use Staff Monitoring Tools Carefully [Navigating Zero Hour Contracts: A Guide for SMEs | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/navigating-zero-hour-contracts-a-guide-for-smes): Employer Insights and Responsibilities [HR Laws Are Changing in April – Here’s WorkSmarter’s Round-up | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/hr-laws-are-changing-in-april-heres-worksmarters-round-up): Are You Ready for Key HR and Employment Law Changes? [Introducing WorkSmarter’s New Hiring Service | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/introducing-worksmarters-new-hiring-service): Reach The Right Talent in The Right Way [Do Staff Get Paid an Hour Less When Clocks go Forward? | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/do-staff-get-paid-an-hour-less-when-clocks-go-forward): British Summertime begins on March 31st – Implications For Employers [Boost for Small Businesses to Help Tackle Skills Shortage | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/boost-for-small-businesses-to-help-tackle-skills-shortage): Government to Fully Fund Apprenticeships [Tackling Long Term Sickness in Your Workforce | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/tackling-long-term-sickness-in-your-workforce): Working-age Health is Worsening, Latest Figures Reveal [Changing Work Patterns – How Business Can Adapt | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/changing-work-patterns-how-business-can-adapt): WorkSmarter’s Digital Solutions For an Evolving Workplace [New Family Friendly HR Reforms | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/new-family-friendly-hr-reforms-are-you-ready): WorkSmarter Brings You The Latest Changes [National Minimum Wage Changes are Coming | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/national-minimum-wage-changes-are-coming-all-you-need-to-know): WorkSmarter Keeps You on Track With Key Employment Law Developments [Updating Innovation the WorkSmarter Way | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/updating-innovation-the-worksmarter-way): How WorkSmarter Builds a Better Customer Experience [It’s International Women’s Day | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/its-international-womens-day): What are you Doing to Create a Fairer Workplace? [Carer’s Leave Entitlement is Changing | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/carers-leave-entitlement-is-changing-what-employers-need-to-know): Read WorkSmarter’s Essential Summary [The value of innovative HR software | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/the-value-of-innovative-hr-software-increasing-the-bottom-line): How much can you save by investing in an HR software solution? [Leaders Drive Workplace Culture | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/leaders-drive-workplace-culture): How Happy are Your People? [Growth in a Time of Recession | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/growth-in-a-time-of-recession): Turn Challenges Into Opportunities [Is your business compliant with significant new changes to holiday pay and more? | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/is-your-business-compliant-with-significant-new-changes-to-holiday-pay-and-more): WorkSmarter sets out the latest reforms so you can avoid potential pitfalls. [It's a Leap Year – Will I get Paid More? | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/its-a-leap-year-will-i-get-paid-more): For many people, leap years are associated with good fortune - and this year we'll all get to enjoy an extra day at the end of February. [Annual Leave Trends: Who’s taking More Time off? | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/annual-leave-trends-whos-taking-more-time-off): What WorkSmarter’s latest HR insights reveal about your wellbeing. [New Flexible Working Rules | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/new-flexible-working-rules-what-every-employer-should-know): Find out how new employment laws will impact your workplace [How to Reduce Tedious Tasks – Digital Marketing Experts Share Their Solution. | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/how-to-reduce-tedious-tasks-digital-marketing-experts-share-their-solution): WorkSmarter is the cost-effective, user-friendly People Management solution for Green Ginger’s team. [Elevating HR Efficiency With WorkSmarter’s Document Library: Compliance & Accuracy | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/elevating-hr-efficiency-with-worksmarters-document-library-compliance-accuracy): Seamlessly manage your HR documentation; stay compliant with WorkSmarter’s comprehensive Document Library. [Expense Management Challenges - how to solve them for optimum efficiency. | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/expense-management-challenges-how-to-solve-them-for-optimum-efficiency): Unlock efficient expense management with WorkSmarter [SaaS Solutions for SMEs | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/how-saas-can-work-for-your-business-a-definitive-guide-for-smes): Learn how utilising Software as a Service helps level the playing field [Unlocking Success | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/unlocking-success): The Vital Role of Staff Training Records in Modern Businesses [Blue Monday - Fact or Fiction? | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/blue-monday-fact-or-fiction): Blue Monday – beat the winter blues with WorkSmarter’s effortless Holiday Management [Banish the January Workplace Blues | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/banish-the-january-workplace-blues): Motivate Your Teams at the Start of the New Year – An Essential Guide for Managers [Network recommends WorkSmarter | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/worksmarter-a-gamechanger): Discover how WorkSmarter’s all-in-one platform has been a game changer for the global sports industry’s leading private network [Part Time Holiday Allowance | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/understanding-bank-holiday-entitlements-for-part-time-workers): Part-Time Workers in the UK - A Comprehensive Guide for Employers [Navigating Absence Management | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/navigating-absence-management-a-comprehensive-approach-for-hr-excellence): Explore the importance of effective absence management in HR, the role of software, and how it boosts productivity and morale. [Worldwide Public Holidays | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/where-in-the-world-the-skys-the-limit-with-worksmarters-holiday-planner): Unsure how to manage your public holidays for next year and beyond? [Understanding the Importance of Staff Holiday Management | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/mastering-staff-holiday-management): Enhance productivity and simplify holiday scheduling with HR software solutions for UK businesses [New feature! Fast, effortless QR code check-ins. | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/new-feature-fast-effortless-qr-code-check-ins): New feature! Fast, effortless QR code check-ins. Introducing Front Desk Check-In, the faster way for employees to clock in and out at a designated loc [WorkSmarter HR Lite package | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/why-is-hr-lite-worksmarters-most-popular-plan): It’s a question we’re frequently asked when speaking to SMEs about our platform. [in the world of holiday pay and entitlement. | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/new-holiday-pay-laws-have-finally-been-announced): In the world of holiday pay and entitlement. [People Management from Spreadsheets to one Platform | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/worksmarter-transforming-people-management-from-spreadsheets-to-a-single-platform): WorkSmarter transformed Icon Plastic's traditional people management into a modern, efficient system. [timetracking solution with projects | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/keep-projects-on-time-and-on-budget-project-timesheets-from-worksmarter): Time tracking is particularly important when it comes to budgeting and planning resources [Unpaid Holiday Leave for staff | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/unpaid-leave-a-guide-for-employers): The issues surrounding unpaid leave can be complex and difficult for employers to navigate. [July 2023 - News and Updates from the WorkSmarter Team | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/july-2023-news-and-updates-from-the-worksmarter-team): After welcoming a record number of companies last month, we’re delighted to share the exciting news with you that WorkSmarter now has 30,000 users. [Staff Training | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/boost-staff-training-with-a-little-help-from-worksmarter): Training of staff in the workplace for better teams. [The future of software and technology for the HR sector | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/the-future-of-software-and-technology-for-the-hr-sector): WorkSmarter co-founder and CTO. [Are your HR issues becoming a pain? | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/are-your-hr-issues-becoming-a-pain): No matter how knowledgeable and experienced you are, the fact is that HR is becoming more complex. [Protection for the files that matter most | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/protection-for-the-files-that-matter-most): As ever more of our business processes take place within the digital world, it’s vital to store your most crucial documents securely. [WorkSmarter Timesheets | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/the-rise-of-flexible-working-embrace-the-trend-with-hr-software): Discover how WorkSmarter's HR software can help you manage your flexible and hybrid working admin. Learn more about our Timesheets and Attendance features. [Carer’s Leave Act 2023 | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/carers-leave-act-2023-what-employers-need-to-know): New employment legislation! [Salary in the work place | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/navigating-pay-rises-recruitment-and-the-cost-of-living-crisis): Four in ten private sector employers are still reporting problems with hard-to-fill vacancies, according to the latest labour data from the CIPD. [WorkSmarter’s new Digital Document Signing feature has launched! | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/worksmarters-new-digital-document-signing-feature-has-launched): Our electronic signing service has now been rolled out for use across your whole organisation. [Has the ‘Always On’ work culture finally had its day? | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/has-the-always-on-work-culture-finally-had-its-day): The health and wellbeing of your staff is fundamental to creating a productive and successful working environment. [With 3 more bank holidays to enjoy this month | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/may-2023): Holiday Return to Work HR Files Document Signing and more from WorkSmarter [disciplinary procedure | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/getting-the-right-support-employee-disciplinary-issues): It’s a place no employer wants to find themselves in…but sometimes a disciplinary procedure against a member of staff may be necessary. [Bank Holiday Guide | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/bank-holidays-an-employers-guide): Time off over the bank holiday. Employers guide to managing holidays [absence management | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/return-to-work-interviews): absence management and return to work interviews in the workplace [Absence management | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/at-worksmarter-we-understand-the-importance-of-data-and-how-it-can-impact-your-business): Data for Absence management within the workplace. Cost of absence both daily yearly. [February 2023 - News & Updates. | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/february-2023-news-updates): It’s been another busy month at WorkSmarter, but as February draws to a close, we’d like to welcome all our new users. [Digital Signing | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/april-2023): News and Updates from the WorkSmarter Team. [Legal advice | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/expert-advice-at-a-moments-notice): HR Advice from lawyers for SMEs. Outsourcing your HR advice [January 2023 — News and Updates | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/january-2023-news-and-updates): Welcome to our first newsletter of the year. We hope 2023 has got off to a great start for you and your business. [Staff Training Records | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/spice-up-your-training-creative-ways-to-make-learning-fun): Staff Training Records to track the performance of your staff [Taking time off from work | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/why-is-it-important-to-take-time-off-from-work): Stress in the workplace, taking time off can help improve your performance. [Working Smarter for National Work Life Week | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/working-smarter-for-national-work-life-week): 10-14 October is National Work Life Week, offering both employers and employees the opportunity to focus on well-being at work and work-life balance. [How cloud HR software can ease the shift to remote working | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/how-hr-software-can-ease-the-shift-to-remote-working): With the culture of homeworking and technology changing rapidly, cloud-based HR software can be transformational for UK SMEs. [Updates and Legal Alerts for UK HR Laws | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/hr-legislation-updates-now-available-online): HR Legislation changes and up-to-date legal alerts from WorkSmarter's team of HR Experts [Advantages of Cloud HR Software for SMEs | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/the-advantages-of-cloud-based-services-for-smes): Cloud HR software has become increasingly popular as a cost-effective business tool — discover the advantages they can offer SMEs. [How COVID-19 Affects Employee Holiday Planning | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/blog/employee-holidays-in-the-covid-19-pandemic): With lockdown easing and the UK getting back to business, what do employers need to know about staff holidays in the era of COVID-19? ## Pricing [Pricing | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/pricing): Get started with WorkSmarter for free, with no hidden fees or contracts. Premium plans are available for growing companies too. ## Features [Easy-to-use Staff Holiday Planner | Features | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/features/holiday-planner): Track, approve and organise your employee's holiday requests, with WorkSmarter's easy online staff leave planner. [Performance Management | Features | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/features/performance-management): WorkSmarter makes it easy to organise and enhance your appraisal process, with everything integrated and instantly accessible. [Training Records | Features | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/features/training-records): Give your team a complete record of their training, with WorkSmarter's easy and simple Digital Training Records. [Employment Law Alerts | Features | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/features/employment-law-alerts): WorkSmarter's clear and comprehensive Employment Law Alerts explain the latest HR legislation changes, as they happen. [Announcements | Features | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/features/company-announcements): WorkSmarter makes it easy to get your message across to the right people and teams throughout your company. [Staff Absence Management and Tracking | Features | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/features/absence-tracker): Track staff absences across your company, see who's off, and reduce employee absenteeism. [Employee Timesheets and Attendance | Features | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/features/timesheets-and-attendance): Staff timesheets, location-based check-ins, and payroll exports — try now in WorkSmarter's easy online HR platform. [Electronic Document Signing | Features | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/features/document-signing): Track, send and sign any document online — WorkSmarter's secure electronic signature service makes document signing easy. [Digital HR Files | Features | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/features/digital-hr-files): Securely store and organise your most important employee documents with WorkSmarter's encrypted cloud storage. [Live HR Support | Features | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/features/live-hr-support): Our team of specialist HR Advisers are here to help — live and in realtime — with any employment or HR matters you may have. [New Employee Onboarding | Features | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/features/new-employee-onboarding): WorkSmarter takes all the effort out of taking on new staff, with customisable contracts, digital signing, and automated onboarding. [Expenses and Mileage | Features | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/features/expenses-and-mileage): Track expenses, mileage, and reimbursements for your employees with WorkSmarter's easy online Expense Management service. [HR Document Library | Features | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/features/employment-document-library): WorkSmarter's HR Document Library provides 125 different HR template files to help you stay compliant. [Applicant Tracking System | Features | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/features/applicant-tracking-system): Track candidates, schedule interviews, and manage the entire hiring process using WorkSmarter's intuitive HR software. ## Excel expenses mileage form [Free Excel Template for Company Expenses and Mileage Claims | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/excel-expenses-mileage-form): Record employee expenses and mileage with this free Excel template. Customise the Excel Expense Tracker to suit your business. ## Excel employee absence tracker [Free Excel Template for Employee Absence Tracking | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/excel-employee-absence-tracker): Monitor employee absences using this free Excel template. Customise the Excel Absence Tracker to suit your business. ## Excel staff holiday planner [Free Excel Template for Staff Holiday Planning | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/excel-staff-holiday-planner): Track staff holidays in Excel with this free template. Customise the Excel Holiday Tracker to suit your business. ## Integrations [Integrations | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/integrations): Connect WorkSmarter to your business software — no coding necessary. ## App [WorkSmarter Mobile App for iOS and Android | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/app): Download the WorkSmarter App for iOS and Android [WorkSmarter - Apps on Google Play](https://worksmarter.co.uk/app/android): HR Software for Modern Teams [‎WorkSmarter App - App Store](https://worksmarter.co.uk/app/ios): Download WorkSmarter by WorkSmarter Limited on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more apps like WorkSmarter. 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[‎WorkSmarter App - App Store](https://worksmarter.co.uk/app/ios?l=fr-FR): Download WorkSmarter by WorkSmarter Limited on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more apps like WorkSmarter. ## Help [Help Centre | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help): The WorkSmarter Help Centre is available 24/7 to give you all the information you need about our services. [Introducing WorkSmarter | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/introducing-worksmarter): New to WorkSmarter? Start here! We'll show you the basics. [Data and Platform Security | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/data-and-platform-security): Everything else you might want to know about WorkSmarter. [Products and Features | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features): Detailed guides that cover each of our HR features. [Managing Your Account | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/managing-your-account): Add and organise your offices, departments, and employees. [Navigating the Platform | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/introducing-worksmarter/navigating-the-platform): Manage Your HR Admin With Confidence. [Key Features You'll Love | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/introducing-worksmarter/key-features-youll-love): We Never Stand Still. [WorkSmarter at a Glance | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/introducing-worksmarter/worksmarter-at-a-glance): A Summary of Our Platform. [WorkSmarter Mobile App | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/introducing-worksmarter/worksmarter-mobile-app): Manage your tasks conveniently from anywhere with the WorkSmarter mobile app. [How to use the Help Centre | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/introducing-worksmarter/how-to-use-the-help-centre): Support to Ensure Your Success. [Live Chat and Support | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/introducing-worksmarter/live-chat-and-support): We’re Here if you Need us. [Inside WorkSmarter | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/introducing-worksmarter/inside-worksmarter): Built by Business People, for Business People. [How WorkSmarter Helps Your Business | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/introducing-worksmarter/how-worksmarter-helps-your-business): Simplify Your People Management. [System Requirements | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/more-info/system-requirements): What you'll need to access the WorkSmarter platform. [Switching to WorkSmarter Is Easy | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/introducing-worksmarter/switching-to-worksmarter-is-easy): Expect Hands-On Support, from Setup to Rollout. [Site Security | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/data-and-platform-security/site-security): How WorkSmarter protects your information and data. [The Bradford Factor | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/the-bradford-factor): The Bradford Factor is a mathematical formula that measures unplanned absences that fall on working days. [Protecting Your Data | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/data-and-platform-security/protecting-your-data): Importing Essential Information. [Absence Management | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/absence-management): A Summary. [System Requirements | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/data-and-platform-security/system-requirements): What you'll need to access the WorkSmarter platform. [Edit or Delete an Absence | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/edit-or-delete-an-absence): Manage Your Absences Effectively [View and Track Absences | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/view-and-track-absences): Stay Informed and up to Date [Record an Absence | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/record-an-absence-1): Our Guide Walks You Through Reporting Procedures. [Return to Work | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/return-to-work): Including Optional Return to Work Interview [Absence Reports | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/absence-reports): All the Management Information you Need [Accident Logbook - a Summary | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/accident-logbook-a-summary): Recording Accidents in the Workplace. [Absences on the App | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/absences-on-the-app): Absence Reporting on WorkSmarter’s Mobile App [How to Record a Workplace Accident | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/how-to-record-a-workplace-accident): Using WorkSmarter’s Accident Logbook. [Applicant Tracking - a Summary | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/applicant-tracking-a-summary): Take Control of Your Hiring Process. [Create Your Vacancy | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/create-your-vacancy): Manage the Vacancies Within Your Organisation. [Managing Your Applications | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/managing-your-applications): Handle Everything Through Your Account. [Arrange & Conduct Your Interviews | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/arrange-conduct-your-interviews): Schedule, Interview, Hire. [WorkSmarter’s Asset Register Feature | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/worksmarters-asset-register-feature): A More Efficient Solution. [What Is an Asset Register | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/what-is-an-asset-register): Protect Your Business Assets. [Applicant Tracking Reports | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/applicant-tracking-reports): Instant Oversight of Your Company’s Applicant Tracking Information. [How to use WorkSmarter’s Asset Register | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/how-to-use-worksmarters-asset-register): Log, Issue, Track & Manage Company Assets. [Publish Your Vacancy | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/publish-your-vacancy): Attract the Right Candidates With Branded Job Pages. [What is a Company Announcement? | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/what-is-a-company-announcement): All you Need to Know [When to Use Company Announcements | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/when-to-use-company-announcements): For More Effective Communication [Access Company Announcements | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/access-company-announcements): Where to Find This Feature [Introducing Company Announcements | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/introducing-company-announcements): A Summary [Use the Online Editor | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/use-the-online-editor): Create a Document That's Smart and Professional [Company Announcements – Frequently Asked Questions | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/company-announcements-frequently-asked-questions): Everything You Need to Know [E-Signing From Your HR Files | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/e-signing-from-your-hr-files): Request a Signature. [Create a new Company Announcement | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/create-a-new-company-announcement): For Effective Team Communication [How to Use the Document Library | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/how-to-use-the-document-library): Over 120 Fully Compliant HR Template Documents. [Document Library FAQs | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/document-library-faqs): Everything you Need to Know. [Digital Document Signing | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/digital-document-signing): Secure, Legally Compliant Signatures. [Manage Expenses Securely | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/manage-expenses-securely): User Roles, Custom Permissions & Settings. [How to Submit an Expense Claim | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/how-to-submit-an-expense-claim): It’s Simple for Staff to Record Their Claims. [Document Library - a Summary | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/document-library-a-summary): Use This Resource to Support Your HR & Employment Admin. [Create Automatic Expense Alerts | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/create-automatic-expense-alerts): Get Notified When Certain Conditions are met. [Employment Law Alerts | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/employment-law-alerts-1): Free Regular Updates Sent Direct to Your Inbox. [Expense Management - a Summary | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/expense-management-a-summary): Easier Expense Claims and Mileage Tracking. [Expenses Reporting and Insights | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/expenses-reporting-and-insights): The Easy Way to Track Company Spending. [Your Most Frequently Asked Questions | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/your-most-frequently-asked-questions): Navigating the Platform. [Expense Management Integrations | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/expense-management-integrations): Link WorkSmarter to Your Business Software. [Save & Share Documents to HR Files | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/save-share-documents-to-hr-files): Granular Control - Simple, Safe, Secure. [HR Files – a Summary | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/hr-files-a-summary): Protect the Information That Matters Most. [Organise Your HR Files | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/organise-your-hr-files): All you Need to Know. [Review & Approve an Expense Claim | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/review-approve-an-expense-claim): Manage Your Costs and Save Time [Access to HR Files | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/access-to-hr-files): Your Employee Personal Information is Safe and Secure. [The Document Library | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/the-document-library): Use With HR Files. [Book Your Holiday – Managers | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/book-your-holiday-managers-1): WorkSmarter’s Holiday Planner Makes it Simple. [Holiday Conflicts and Alerts | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/holiday-conflicts-and-alerts): What You Need to Know. [HR Files & E-Signatures | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/hr-files-e-signatures): Fully Compliant Document Signing. [Sync Your WorkSmarter Holiday Calendar | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/sync-your-worksmarter-holiday-calendar): How to sync your Calendar so you can view it from any device. [Review Your Team’s Holiday Requests | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/review-your-teams-holiday-requests): Approve or Decline a Request for Annual Leave. [Book A Holiday on Behalf of Staff | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/book-a-holiday-on-behalf-of-staff): Managing Your Employees’ Leave. [Add Custom Dates to Your Holiday Calendar | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/add-custom-dates-to-your-holiday-calendar): Keep Your Team Updated. [Book Your Holiday – Employees | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/book-your-holiday-employees): WorkSmarter’s Holiday Planner Makes it Simple. [WorkSmarter’s Holiday Calendar | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/worksmarters-holiday-calendar): Everything You Need to Know. [Holiday Reports | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/holiday-reports-1): Instant Oversight of Your Company’s Holiday Information. [Manage Annual Leave Across Your Teams | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/manage-annual-leave-across-your-teams): WorkSmarter’s Holiday Planner - an Overview. [Calculating Holiday for Part-Time Employees (UK) | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/calculating-holiday-for-part-time-employees-uk): This guide explains how to calculate annual leave for part-time staff who work regular days or hours and handle public holidays fairly, based on UK law. [Calculating Holiday Entitlement for Zero-Hours Workers | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/calculating-holiday-entitlement-for-zero-hours-workers): Zero-hours workers are still entitled to paid holiday. [How to Complete a Review | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/how-to-complete-a-review): Completing a review in WorkSmarter allows you to evaluate staff contributions and provide constructive feedback. Follow these steps to complete a review with an individual employee. [New Starter Onboarding | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/new-starter-onboarding): New Starter Onboarding is made quick and simple! [Performance Management | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/performance-management): A Summary [How to Create a Performance Management Template | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/how-to-create-a-performance-management-template): Performance management templates allow you to standardise staff reviews, making the process efficient and consistent. [How to Create and Schedule a New Review | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/how-to-create-and-schedule-a-new-review): Creating and scheduling a review in WorkSmarter ensures that your staff’s performance is evaluated efficiently and on time. [Download Reports | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/download-reports): Fetch Key Management Information. [Visitors’ Check-In Service | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/visitors-check-in-service): Our Visitors' Check-In Service allows guests to check in and out seamlessly on-site. [Set Up, Review, Approve and Create Timesheets. | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/set-up-review-approve-and-create-timesheets): Timesheets adapt to the way your company works so you can track employee work hours accurately. [Reports | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/reports): Accurate Employee Data at Your Fingertips. [Training Records - a Summary | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/training-records-a-summary): Documenting Staff Training can Help Protect Your Business [Project Timesheets | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/project-timesheets): Project Timesheets has been created for any specific project or area of work, allowing you to see the exact working time for every individual, on any specific project. [Timesheets | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/the-exceptions-report): Timesheets with exceptions report for payroll, overtime and more [Setting up Front Desk Check-In Service | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/setting-up-front-desk-check-in-service): Enable Staff to Check In/Out of Work With a Personal QR Code. [View Your Training Records – Account Owners & Managers | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/view-your-training-records-account-owners-managers-1): See Summaries of all the Training Sessions You've Received. [How to calculate holiday when using timesheets | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/how-to-calculate-holiday-when-using-timesheets): When using Timesheets in WorkSmarter, you can use the employee’s recorded hours to help calculate how much holiday they have accrued. [Check-Ins and QR Codes | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/check-ins-and-qr-codes): WorkSmarter’s Time & Attendance service allows you to keep accurate records of work time, including staff check-ins. [View Your Training Records – Employees | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/view-your-training-records-employees-1): See Summaries of all the Training Sessions You've Received. [How to Record a Training Session | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/how-to-record-a-training-session-1): Organise and Securely Document all the Training you Provide to Your Staff. [View and Manage Training Records You’ve Recorded | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/view-and-manage-training-records-youve-recorded): Organise and Securely Document all Your Staff Training. [Run Training Record Reports | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/run-training-record-reports): Fetch Training Data in an Instant. [What Information is Contained in a Training Record? | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/products-and-features/what-information-is-contained-in-a-training-record): Ensure Comprehensive Documentation. [WorkSmarter – Permissions | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/managing-your-account/worksmarter-permissions): Everything you need to know. [Introducing your Dashboard | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/managing-your-account/introducing-your-dashboard): All the information you need is clearly laid out and easy to access. [Batch Updates | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/managing-your-account/batch-updates): Update Multiple Users' Accounts at Once. [Setting up Your Account | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/managing-your-account/setting-up-your-account-1): Here’s What you Need to Know. [Daily Summary Email | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/managing-your-account/daily-summary-email): All You Need to Know, at a Glance [WorkSmarter Integration Made Easy | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/managing-your-account/worksmarter-integration-made-easy): Step-by-Step Support for Your Organisation. [Import Your Data Into WorkSmarter | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/managing-your-account/import-your-data-into-worksmarter): Importing data, made quick and easy. [WorkSmarter’s Monthly Billing Process | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/managing-your-account/worksmarters-monthly-billing-process): A Summary. [How to Add an Employee on WorkSmarter | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/managing-your-account/how-to-add-an-employee-on-worksmarter): Set up their account and create the Employee Record. [How to Remove an Employee on WorkSmarter | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/managing-your-account/how-to-remove-an-employee-on-worksmarter): Removing and restricting access for leavers. [Employee Record Page | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/managing-your-account/employee-record-page): A summary of how the Employee Record Page works. [Start Date vs Continuous Service Date | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/managing-your-account/start-date-vs-continuous-service-date-employee-record-page): How does Start Date vs Continuous Service Date [Work Schedules and pattens | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/managing-your-account/work-schedules): Work Schedules define how and when employees work, forming the foundation for accurate holiday, absence and reporting calculations. [Getting Started for Employees | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/help/managing-your-account/getting-started-for-employees-1): What to do When you First log in. ## Hr news [HR Newsroom | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news): WorkSmarter's HR Newsroom covers the latest legal and legislative changes in the world of Human Resources. [Employment Rights Act 2025 WorkSmarter Ltd | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/what-changed-in-april-2026): Find out what changed in UK employment law in April 2026, including sick pay, minimum wage, parental leave and the key actions employers should take now. [The Fair Work Agency | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/the-fair-work-agency-launches-on-7-april-2026): The Fair Work Agency launches on 7 April 2026. Here’s what UK employers need to know, what changes in April, and how to prepare your business. [A New Era for UK Employment Law | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/a-new-era-for-uk-employment-law): Unfair Dismissal - How Should Employers Prepare? [Breaking News | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/breaking-news): Government U-turns on Day One Rights for Unfair Dismissal. [‘Ping Pong’ Continues - Employment Rights Bill Latest | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/ping-pong-continues-employment-rights-bill-latest): So near…but will it pass before Christmas? [Key Budget Changes | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/key-budget-changes): What Employers Need to Know [HR & Legal Alert | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/hr-legal-alert-february-2026): Key UK employment law updates for February 2026, including SSP reform, family leave changes and what employers should do now. [Employment Rights And Your Business | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/employment-rights-and-your-business): See What’s Changing in 2026. [Employment Rights Act 2025 | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/important-february-to-april-employment-law-changes): The next key deadline is 6 April 2026 — just 6 weeks away. [The Employment Rights Bill Has Passed | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/the-employment-rights-bill-has-passed): The new Act will deliver wide-ranging employment law changes. [Employment Rights Bill - Government Stands Firm. | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/employment-rights-bill-government-stands-firm): The House of Commons rejects the latest amendments by the House of Lords. [🚨 Employment Rights Bill Delayed Further, as Peers Continue to Stand Firm. | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/employment-rights-bill-delayed-further-as-peers-continue-to-stand-firm): The government’s employment reforms are still unable to progress after suffering another defeat in the Lords. [🔍 Spotlight on the Employment Rights Bill | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/spotlight-on-the-employment-rights-bill): Day-One Right to Claim Unfair Dismissal. [Employment Rights Bill Delayed, After Key Defeats by the House of Lords. | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/employment-rights-bill-delayed-after-key-defeats-by-the-house-of-lords): The Employment Rights Bill will not become law as early as expected after the Bill failed to clear the final stage of its passage through Parliament. [Final Phase of Free Childcare Rollout Begins Across England | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/final-phase-of-free-childcare-rollout-begins-across-england): Expanded government support could improve retention and ease skills gaps, but questions over capacity and funding persist. [Employment Rights Bill. Where Are We? | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/employment-rights-bill-where-are-we): Expected timeline for employers. [Minimum Wage Likely to Rise to at Least £12.71 in April 2026 | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/minimum-wage-likely-to-rise-to-at-least-ps1271-in-april-2026): Key Takeaways for Employers. [Changes to Statutory Pay Rates From 6 April 2025 | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/changes-to-statutory-pay-rates-from-6-april-2025): What Employers Need to Know [National Minimum Wage Changes From 1 April 2025 | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/national-minimum-wage-changes-from-1-april-2025): What Employers Need to Know [📢 Bank Holiday Anomaly | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/bank-holiday-anomaly): Don’t Get Caught Out – Check Your Contracts. [New Workplace Rights Are Coming | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/new-workplace-rights-are-coming): Key Points for Employers. [Employment Rights Bill - Update 🚨 | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/employment-rights-bill-update): Summarising the Latest Developments [Sexual Harassment in the Workplace | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/sexual-harassment-in-the-workplace): New Legal Duties for Employers [Breaking: Predictable Terms Act to be Repealed | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/breaking-predictable-terms-act-to-be-repealed): Important Update for Employers [On Your Radar? | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/on-your-radar): Four Key Employment Law Changes You Should Know About [New Fire and Rehire Code of Practice Now in Force | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/new-fire-and-rehire-code-of-practice-now-in-force): What Employers Need to Know [Are You a Service-Based Business That Receives Tips on Behalf of Staff? | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/are-you-a-service-based-business-that-receives-tips-on-behalf-of-staff): New Legislation Means You May Need to Change The Way You Operate [General election 2024: Labour publishes further New Deal for Working People | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/general-election-2024-labour-publishes-further-new-deal-for-working-people): General election 2024: Labour publishes further New Deal for Working People [Change is Coming. What can Employers Expect? | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/change-is-coming-what-can-employers-expect): Labour campaigned on a platform of change. What employment and work-related reforms should SMEs begin to prepare for? [Employers Beware – Workplace Discrimination Can be Extremely Costly | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/employers-beware-workplace-discrimination-can-be-extremely-costly): Unlawful Conduct by Employer Results in Record Disability Award [Social Worker, Suspended by Employer Over Gender Critical Belief, was Subjected to Harassment. | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/social-worker-suspended-by-employer-over-gender-critical-belief-was-subjected-to-harassment): Tribunal Recommends Council Trains all Managers and HR Staff. [Labour confirms its employment law commitments | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/labour-confirms-its-employment-law-commitments-in-its-campaign-launch): Labour confirms its employment law commitments [7 employers 'named and shamed' for failing to report gender pay gap data | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/7-employers-named-and-shamed-for-failing-to-report-gender-pay-gap-data): Gender pay gap reporting name and shame list released [524 employers named and shamed for failure to pay NMW | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/524-employers-named-and-shamed-for-failure-to-pay-nmw): In the annual round of naming and shaming, the DBT have released details of 524 employers who have this year been found to have failed to pay NMW [Chancellor's Autumn Statement receives mixed reaction from employers | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/chancellors-autumn-statement-receives-mixed-reaction-from-employers): Autumn Statement from the Chancellor prompts mixed reaction [Guidance released on new Holiday Pay and Entitlement reforms | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/guidance-released-on-new-holiday-pay-and-entitlement-reforms): Government Guidance released on Holiday pay and entitlement reforms from 1 January 2024 [Changes to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act brought in to force | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/changes-to-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-brought-in-to-force): Changes to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act brought in to force to significantly reduce the period of time before a conviction is spent. [BREAKING NEWS for Holiday Pay ... | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/breaking-news-for-holiday-pay): BREAKING NEWS for Holiday Pay ... [Labour confirm their proposals on workers' rights at Party Conference | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/labour-confirm-their-proposals-on-workers-rights-at-party-conference): Labour announces proposals on workers' rights at Party Conference [Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill receives Royal Assent | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/worker-protection-amendment-of-equality-act-2010-bill-receives-royal-assent): Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill receives Royal Assent [National Living Wage to increase to at least £11 per hour from April 2024 | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/national-living-wage-to-increase-to-at-least-ps11-per-hour-from-april-2024): National Living Wage to rise again [Labour unveil promise of an Employment Rights Bill within first 100 days | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/labour-unveil-promise-of-an-employment-rights-bill-within-first-100-days): Angela Rayner has unveiled Labours' promise of an Employment Rights Bill within first 100 days [Hospitality industry has less than one year to prepare for the new tips regime... | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/hospitality-industry-has-less-than-one-year-to-prepare-for-the-new-tips-regime): Tips, gratuities and service charges under the spotlight in advance of May 2024 [Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Bill receives Royal Assent | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/workers-predictable-terms-and-conditions-bill-receives-royal-assent): Predictable Terms Act to become law. [Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill receives Royal Assent | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/employment-relations-flexible-working-bill-receives-royal-assent): The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill receives Royal Assent meaning the legislation is now one step closer to becoming law. [Demand for Acas's dispute resolution services increases | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/demand-for-acass-dispute-resolution-services-increases): ACAS reports significant increase in demand for its services [202 employers 'named and shamed' for latest National Minimum Wage breaches | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/202-employers-named-and-shamed-for-latest-national-minimum-wage-breaches): WH Smith amongst household names named and shamed by HMRC [Feeling hot, hot, hot? What are employers to do? | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/feeling-hot-hot-hot-what-are-employers-to-do): HSE calls on employers to help workers in hot weather [Acas Chief Executive, Susan Clews, said: | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/acas-chief-executive-susan-clews-said): "The rise in the cost of living has been challenging for many" [Record levels of long-term sickness absence in the UK announced | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/record-levels-of-long-term-sickness-absence-in-the-uk-announced): New record level of long-term sickness in the UK [Is the Employment Tribunal really a 'no costs' regime? | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/is-the-employment-tribunal-really-a-no-costs-regime): Claimant ordered to pay £20,000 costs after outrageous conduct of representative [Employees to benefit from all tips from 2024? | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/employees-to-benefit-from-all-tips-from-2024): The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Bill received Royal Assent on 2 May 2023, becoming the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023. [Government paper announces a series of employment law changes | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/government-paper-announces-a-series-of-employment-law-changes): Smarter regulation to grow the economy policy paper (employment aspects) published [National Minimum Wage report published as £13.2 million of penalties issued | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/national-minimum-wage-report-published-as-ps132-million-of-penalties-issued): The DBT have released their latest evidence and analysis on the enforcement of the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage. [ACAS guidance published on managing stress in the workplace | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/acas-guidance-published-on-managing-stress-in-the-workplace): ACAS have published their long-awaited guidance to employers on how to manage stress in the workplace. [EHRC recommends that government consider biological definition of "sex" in Equality Act 2010 | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/ehrc-recommends-that-government-consider-biological-definition-of-sex-in-equality-act-2010): EHRC recommends that government consider biological definition of "sex" in Equality Act 2010 [Government publishes guidance on helping individuals return to work | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/government-publishes-guidance-on-helping-individuals-return-to-work): Following Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget, the Government has published guidance on helping individuals return to work. [Business Immigration rules - key changes for April 2023 | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/business-immigration-rules-key-changes-for-april-2023): Changes to the business immigration system will be implemented on 12 April 2023 [A reminder of the 1 April 2023 rate changes... | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/a-reminder-of-the-1-april-2023-rate-changes): New rates for NMW and NLW come in to force on 1 April 2023 [Discrimination/Gender pay gap: latest analysis published | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/discriminationgender-pay-gap-latest-analysis-published): Discrimination/Gender pay gap: TUC publishes analysis on gender pay gap [Tribunal rules that obscene workplace banter is ok: or did they? | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/tribunal-rules-that-obscene-workplace-banter-is-ok-or-did-they): "Asking colleagues when they lost their virginity and calling them a 'slag' is acceptable within a culture of workplace 'banter', tribunal rules". [Court considers application of DPA 2018 legal proceedings exemption (Sheriff Court) | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/court-considers-application-of-dpa-2018-legal-proceedings-exemption-sheriff-court): The Scottish Sheriff's Court considers the application of the DPA 2018 legal proceedings exemption [Fire and re-hire: government consultation moves forward | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/fire-and-re-hire-government-consultation-moves-forward): Fire and re-hire: following the controversial P&O Ferry saga the government consultation on the dismissal and re-engagement process nears a conclusion [Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill blocked by UK government | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/gender-recognition-reform-scotland-bill-blocked-by-uk-government): The controversial Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill - a source of much debate - was this week blocked by the UK government [Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Bill one step closer to becoming law | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/workers-predictable-terms-and-conditions-bill-one-step-closer-to-becoming-law): Government backs Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Bill [Government report on tax implications of hybrid and distance working | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/government-report-on-tax-implications-of-hybrid-and-distance-working): The much awaited OTS report on hybrid and distance working was published this week. [Government expected to introduce anti-strike Bill | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/government-expected-to-introduce-anti-strike-bill): Anti-strike laws could be brought in as government tries to end industrial disputes [Latest Employment Tribunal statistics released | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/latest-employment-tribunal-statistics-released): 493,000 Employment Tribunal cases are currently in the system: is it coping? [Government launches consultation on Supreme Court holiday pay ruling | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/government-launches-consultation-on-supreme-court-holiday-pay-ruling): Government launches consultation on the controversial Supreme Court holiday pay ruling in Harpur Trust v Brazel [April 2023 increases to statutory maternity, paternity, adoption, parental bereavement and sick pay | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/april-2023-increases-to-statutory-maternity-paternity-adoption-parental-bereavement-and-sick-pay): April 2023 increases to statutory maternity, paternity, adoption, parental bereavement and sick pay rates confirmed [The right to request flexible working to be given a boost? | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/the-right-to-request-flexible-working-to-be-given-a-boost): The government are to make the right to request flexible working a day one right [The term "human resources" viewed as outdated by HR professionals... | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/the-term-human-resources-viewed-as-outdated-by-hr-professionals): A major survey has concluded that the term "human resources" is no longer fit for purpose. [Regulations extend ban on exclusivity clauses in employment contracts to low-income workers | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/regulations-extend-ban-on-exclusivity-clauses-in-employment-contracts-to-low-income-workers): New Regulations extend protection beyond Zero Hours Contracts [2022 Autumn Statement: national minimum wage increases announced for April 2023 | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/2022-autumn-statement-national-minimum-wage-increases-announced-for-april-2023): Chancellor Jeremy Hunt yesterday confirmed the biggest increase in minimum wage history [Government backs Carer's Leave Bill | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/government-backs-carers-leave-bill): The right to carer's leave for employees is one step closer. [Furlough abuse drives 70% increase in whistleblowing reports to HMRC in the past two years | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/furlough-abuse-drives-70-increase-in-whistleblowing-reports-to-hmrc-in-the-past-two-years): Whistleblowing reports to HM Revenue & Customs went up by 70% in the past two years [Autumn absences... | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/autumn-absences): Note: The content of this alert is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Specific legal advice should always be taken. [Right to Work checks change from 1 October 2022 | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/right-to-work-checks-change-from-1-october-2022): An important reminder to all employers that the right to work checks that must be carried out change from tomorrow. [Breaking news: major mini-budget details announced... | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/breaking-news-major-mini-budget-details-announced): In a mini-budget full of news for employers, will this help your business? [Are holes starting to appear in the umbrellas? | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/are-holes-starting-to-appear-in-the-umbrellas): HRMC have this week published a warning about the tax avoidance arrangements used by some umbrella companies. [Liz Truss promises IR35 review | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/liz-truss-promises-ir35-review): Prime Minster candidate Liz Truss has confirmed she will order a review of the off-payroll working rules if she wins the members' vote. [HMRC win first furlough challenge case | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/hmrc-win-first-furlough-challenge-case): The first judgment has arrived which deals with an employer's misuse of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) during the pandemic [Government responds on employment status consultation | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/government-responds-on-employment-status-consultaiton): The long-awaited Government response to the proposed alignment of employment status laws is in... [Tax implications of hybrid and remote working to be reviewed | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/tax-implications-of-hybrid-and-remote-working-to-be-reviewed): OTS publishes scoping document in view of changing work practices [Supreme Court finally rule in landmark holiday pay case | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/supreme-court-finally-rule-in-landmark-holiday-pay-case): BREAKING NEWS in employment law world : the Supreme Court have ruled in the long-awaited Harpur v Brazel holiday pay case, [DWP publishes new Fit Note guidance | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/dwp-publishes-new-fit-note-guidance): Following a raft of changes in recent months, new guidance was issued this week in respect of Fit Notes. [COVID-19: employee with long COVID symptoms held to be disabled | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-employee-with-long-covid-symptoms-held-to-be-disabled): COVID-19: employee with long COVID symptoms held to be disabled by an Employment Tribunal within the meaning of the Equality Act 2010 [Legislation laid before Parliament to curb Trade Union provisions | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/legislation-laid-before-parliament-to-curb-trade-union-provisions): In the midst of numerous trade union called strike action Government has moved to amend and revoke certain industrial action provisions [Government commits to publishing statutory code on "fire and rehire" in summer 2022 | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/government-commits-to-publishing-statutory-code-on-fire-and-rehire-in-summer-2022): Government commits to publishing statutory code on "fire and rehire" in summer 2022 and suggests other measures may be introduced too [Pharmacists to be able to sign off employees from work | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/pharmacists-to-be-able-to-sign-off-employees-from-work): Pharmacists and other healthcare professionals are to be able to issue 'Fit Notes' from July [COVID-19: one in five employers to require staff vaccinations | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-one-in-five-employers-to-require-staff-vaccinations): COVID-19: Acas survey shows one in five employers to require staff vaccinations against COVID-19 [Is Long COVID a disability? | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/is-long-covid-a-disability): Long COVID symptoms affect day-to-day activities of 1.2 million people and EHRC says it may be a disability [Statutory Code of Practice on "fire and rehire" practices will be introduced but ... | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/statutory-code-of-practice-on-fire-and-rehire-practices-will-be-introduced-but): The Statutory Code of Practice on "fire and rehire" practices will be introduced "when parliamentary time allows"... [Pensions Regulator resumes spot checks | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/pensions-regulator-resumes-spot-checks): The Pensions Regulation (TPR) has resumed auto-enrolment spot checks following the pandemic [COVID-19: High Pay Centre report on executive pay during the pandemic | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-high-pay-centre-report-on-executive-pay-during-the-pandemic): A report published this week considers the actions taken by UK listed companies in relation to executive pay during the pandemic. [COVID-19: the new era of workplace guidance is underway | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-the-new-era-of-workplace-guidance-is-underway): From 1 April 2022, employers are now operating under the 'Living with Covid' era, with new guidance being released [Government confirms it will publish response to consultation on reforming non-compete clauses | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/government-confirms-it-will-publish-response-to-consultation-on-reforming-non-compete-clauses): Government confirms it will publish response to consultation on reforming non-compete clauses "in due course" [Right to work checks: new Regulations published | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/right-to-work-checks-new-regulations-published): Right to work checks: new Regulations enabling digital identity checks and new codes of practice published [Fit Notes to be issued digitally from April 2022 | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/fit-notes-to-be-issued-digitally-from-april-2022): GP Fit Notes may be issued digitally without a wet-ink signature from 6 April 2022 [COVID-19: revocation of mandatory vaccination for health and social care confirmed | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-revocation-of-mandatory-vaccination-for-health-and-social-care-confirmed): The announcement on 9 February 2022, that mandatory vaccination would be abolished, subject to consultation is now confirmed [IR35 rules have led to increased use of 'umbrella companies' | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/ir35-rules-have-led-to-increased-use-of-umbrella-companies): The Off-payroll working rules have led to an increased use of the controversial umbrella companies - one of a number of key findings [COVID-19: government plans to remove mandatory vaccination for workers in the health and social care | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-government-plans-to-remove-mandatory-vaccination-for-workers-in-the-health-and-social-care): Subject to consultation and Parliamentary approval, the controversial mandatory vaccination regime is to be abolished. [COVID-19: England self-isolation rules could be removed by end of February | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-england-self-isolation-rules-could-be-removed-by-end-of-february): Self-isolation rules to be scrapped? [COVID-19: Self-isolation regime is now over in England | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-self-isolation-regime-is-now-over-in-england): The end of Covid restrictions in England, as country enters into the new era of personal responsibility [COVID:19: the end for working from home guidance and other changes | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid19-the-end-for-working-from-home-guidance-and-other-changes): This week the Prime Minister announced the lifting of several restrictions, including the working from home guidance. [COVID-19: national employers cut sick pay for unvaccinated employees | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-national-employers-cut-sick-pay-for-unvaccinated-employees): A number of employers have decided to reduce sick pay entitlements for their unvaccinated employees who have to isolate. [COVID-19: key changes this week in respect of lateral flow tests | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-key-changes-this-week-in-respect-of-lateral-flow-tests): Just go with the flow - daily testing announced for 100,000 key workers and increased reliance on lateral flow devices and their test results. [COVID-19: mandatory vaccination: Tribunal holds that dismissal was fair | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-mandatory-vaccination-tribunal-holds-that-dismissal-was-fair): Employee dismissed for refusing to be vaccinated loses Tribunal claim [Tribunal rules that fear of catching coronavirus is not a protected belief | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/tribunal-rules-that-fear-of-catching-coronavirus-is-not-a-protected-belief): The Manchester Employment Tribunal has ruled in the case of X v Y that the fear of catching coronavirus is not a protected philosophical belief [COVID-19: self-isolation rules for contacts of positive cases change | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-self-isolation-rules-for-contacts-of-positive-cases-change): From 14 December 2021, new rules are in place as to the self-isolation requirements following contact with a positive Covid-19 case. [COVID-19: Plan B... | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-plan-b): What does Plan B mean for employers? [April 2022 increases to statutory maternity, paternity and sick pay announced | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/april-2022-increases-to-statutory-maternity-paternity-and-sick-pay-announced): Whilst the increases to NMW that will apply from April 2022 were announced in the Autumn Budget, this week other increases were also confirmed. [Acas publishes advice on "fire and rehire" | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/acas-publishes-advice-on-fire-and-rehire): Acas publishes advice on "fire and rehire" but the controversial strategy for employers remains (potentially) lawful [COVID-19: government confirms vaccinations will be mandatory for frontline health and social care | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-government-confirms-vaccinations-will-be-mandatory-for-frontline-health-and-social-care): COVID-19: the government has this week confirmed that vaccinations will be mandatory for frontline health and social care workers from April 2022 [COVID-19: HMRC publishes new guidance on making late and amended CJRS claims | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-hmrc-publishes-new-guidance-on-making-late-and-amended-cjrs-claims): Now that the furlough scheme is closed, the final details on late and amended claims have been released [Government blocks "fire and rehire" bill | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/government-blocks-fire-and-rehire-bill): The government has blocked the much heralded Employment and Trade Union Rights (Dismissal and re-engagement) Bill. [COVID-19: proof of medical exemption from vaccination process confirmed | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-proof-of-medical-exemption-from-vaccination-process-confirmed): The government has confirmed how people in England, including care home workers, can apply for proof of medical exemption from vaccination [Can Christmas be saved? Temporary visa scheme launched for HGV drivers and poultry workers. | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/can-christmas-be-saved-temporary-visa-scheme-launched-for-hgv-drivers-and-poultry-workers): You may still get your turkey yet - an emergency visa scheme has been announced in a last ditch attempt to ease crippling recruitment woes. [COVID-19: the CJRS (Furlough) Scheme is finally over....... | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-the-cjrs-furlough-scheme-is-finally-over): As 30 September 2021 passes, the momentous furlough scheme has closed its doors. [COVID-19: shielding programme ends for the clinically extremely vulnerable | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-shielding-programme-ends-for-the-clinically-extremely-vulnerable): The concept of 'shielding' which has prevented many employees from attending the workplace over the last 18 months has now ended [COVID-19: supermarket to cut sick pay for "pinged" staff who have chosen not to be vaccinated | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-supermarket-to-cut-sick-pay-for-pinged-staff-who-have-chosen-not-to-be-vaccinated): Difference in treatment of vaccinated and non-vaccinated employees remains a hot topic [COVID-19: adjusted right to work check measures extended to 5 April 2022 | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-adjusted-right-to-work-check-measures-extended-to-5-april-2022): With the rules on right to work checks due to change on 31 August 2021, a late extension has been granted by the Government. [Survey reveals 68% of employers are considering pay cuts for staff choosing to work from home | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/survey-reveals-68-of-employers-are-considering-pay-cuts-for-staff-choosing-to-work-from-home): In other research into the impact of home working, the 'right to disconnect' is called for. [COVID-19: Chancellor announces further details of Plan for Jobs expansion | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-chancellor-announces-further-details-of-plan-for-jobs-expansion): Rishi Sunak this week announced changes to the Plan for Jobs, as furlough came to an end [BEIS names and shames 191 employers for breach of national minimum wage legislation | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/beis-names-and-shames-191-employers-for-breach-of-national-minimum-wage-legislation): In an often controversial move, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy have released their latest list of defaulting employers. [COVID-19: Employment Tribunal cases rule on furlough and unfair redundancies | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-employment-tribunal-cases-rule-on-furlough-and-unfair-redundancies): COVID-19: two important Employment Tribunal cases consider whether furlough should have been used as an alternative to redundancy [COVID-19: Step 4 confirmed with effect from July 19th | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-step-4-confirmed-with-effect-from-july-19th): A quick summary of the key changes confirmed by the Prime Minister last night. [COVID-19: Government publishes summer 2021 roadmap for England | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-government-publishes-summer-2021-roadmap-for-england): Plans for the move to step 4 in England will commence on 19 July, but subject to confirmation on the 12 July 2021. [COVID-19: important legislation/guidance published this week | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-important-legislationguidance-published-this-week): Regulations to impose compulsory vaccinations for care home staff and new 'Working Safely' guidance published [Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) receives IR35 tax bill of £87.9 million from HMRC! | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/department-for-work-and-pensions-dwp-receives-ir35-tax-bill-of-ps879-million-from-hmrc): In a sign of the threat that IR35 legislation faces to employers, even the Government's own departments cannot hide from HMRC. [COVID-19: employee bucks trend as he wins unfair dismissal claim | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-employee-bucks-trend-as-he-wins-unfair-dismissal-claim): An employee who remained in Italy at outbreak of pandemic was unfairly dismissed, following a run of cases decided in favour of the employer. [COVID-19: temporary adjustments to right to work checks extended to 31 August 2021 | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-temporary-adjustments-to-right-to-work-checks-extended-to-31-august-2021): The ever confusing rules as to how an employer needs to verify the right to work of their employees has been amended again. [Is the rain finally getting through the umbrellas? | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/is-the-rain-finally-getting-through-the-umbrellas): Umbrella companies are coming under increasing attack as experts and unions call for greater regulation. [COVID-19: another Tribunal win for employer as the trend continues | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-another-tribunal-win-for-employer-as-the-trend-continues): Employee who refused to attend work due to Covid, demanding furlough, loses Tribunal claim [COVID-19: mandatory vaccinations for care home staff - the first of many? | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-mandatory-vaccinations-for-care-home-staff-the-first-of-many): Mandatory vaccination for care home staff is one step closer to implementation this week. [Directors jointly and severally personally liable for aggravated damages and unpaid wages | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/directors-jointly-and-severally-personally-liable-for-aggravated-damages-and-unpaid-wages): Landmark case (Antuzis and others v DJ Houghton Catching Services Ltd and others) provides employees with a route to seek compensation from directors [COVID-19: Prime Minister indicates work from home guidance will end on 21 June 2021 | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-prime-minister-indicates-work-from-home-guidance-will-end-on-21-june-2021): Boris Johnson has suggested that the Government's current work from home guidance will end on 21 June 2021, to coincide with step four of the roadmap. [Where is the Employment Bill? | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/where-is-the-employment-bill): Employment lawyers were left surprised by the lack of mention of the Employment Bill in the Queen's Speech. [COVID-19: Solicitor unfairly dismissed for refusing changes to employment contract during pandemic | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-solicitor-unfairly-dismissed-for-refusing-changes-to-employment-contract-during-pandemic): In the latest judgment indicating how Tribunals are approaching Covid-19 related claims, an employee has succeeded in demonstrating unfair dismissal. [COVID-19: Acas publishes long COVID advice for employers and workers | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-acas-publishes-long-covid-advice-for-employers-and-workers): Acas has published long COVID advice for employers and workers though the legal test is still to come? [COVID-19: Dismissal of employee who left workplace due to Covid fears not unfair | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-dismissal-of-employee-who-left-workplace-due-to-covid-fears-not-unfair): An Employment Tribunal has held that the dismissal of an employee for refusing to attend the workplace until after lockdown was not unfair [COVID-19: The debate as to vaccinations rumbles on.... | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-the-debate-as-to-vaccinations-rumbles-on): As the end of lockdown has all but arrived and the vaccination roll-out will proceed to the working age groups, employers face key decisions. [COVID-19: How will the CJRS (Furlough) Scheme change from 1 May? | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-how-will-the-cjrs-furlough-scheme-change-from-1-may): The latest guidance has been published to further update the provisions of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). [Firefighter who called gay colleague ‘half a man’ wins £12k pay out | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/firefighter-who-called-gay-colleague-half-a-man-wins-ps12k-pay-out): An Employment Tribunal judgment this week serves as a reminder to employers of the perils of Covid-19 related delays to disciplinary procedures [Employers consider remote surveillance to monitor home-working staff | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/employers-consider-remote-surveillance-to-monitor-home-working-staff): As businesses grapple with their post-Covid futures, some employers are seeking to introduce surveillance for their home-working employees. [COVID-19: Shielding to end on 31 March | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-shielding-to-end-on-31-march): Shielding guidance for the clinically extremely vulnerable is set to end as employees expected to return to work [COVID-19: Acas updates working safely guidance with information about testing and vaccinations | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-acas-updates-working-safely-guidance-with-information-about-testing-and-vaccinations): Acas has this week released its 'Working Safely Guidance' as employers start to plan for their return to the workplace. [COVID-19: dismissal for refusing to wear face mask was fair | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-dismissal-for-refusing-to-wear-face-mask-was-fair): In the first Tribunal case to reach its conclusion on the issue of face masks in the workplace, an employer's dismissal of an employee who refused to wear a mask was held to be fair. [COVID-19: Government confirms businesses can decide on mandatory vaccination of staff and adds to the shielding list | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-government-confirms-businesses-can-decide-on-mandatory-vaccination-of-staff-and-adds-to-the-shielding-list): This week the Government added 1.7 million people to the shielding list and stepped out of the controversy on the "no jab, no job" debate. [Changes to UK Immigration Rules announced | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/changes-to-uk-immigration-rules-announced): Some changes to the post-Brexit immigration system have been announced this week that will take effect from 6 April. [Skills for Jobs: White Paper released to prepare for the post-COVID-19 economy | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/skills-for-jobs-white-paper-released-to-prepare-for-the-post-covid-19-economy): The Department for Education has published its Skills for Jobs White Paper this week, seeking to boost education and training opportunities post-COVID-19 [COVID-19: survey finds apprenticeship starts fell by 45.5% during pandemic | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-survey-finds-apprenticeship-starts-fell-by-455-during-pandemic): A report released this week has confirmed that new apprenticeships have fallen in huge numbers as a result of the pandemic. [COVID-19: 23% of employers to mandate vaccinations for staff | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-23-of-employers-to-mandate-vaccinations-for-staff): As the UK vaccination process progresses a major survey this week has revealed that a significant proportion of employers intend to mandate vaccinations for their employees. [Employment Law in 2021 : what to expect next? | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/employment-law-in-2021-what-to-expect-next): Covid-19 dominated employment law developments in 2020: putting (optimistically) that to one side, what can employers and employees expect in 2021? [COVID-19: furloughed employees rose by 1.3 million in November 2020 | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-furloughed-employees-rose-by-13-million-in-november-2020): The number of furloughed employees rose to a peak of 4.1 million during Lockdown 2.0 but what of Lockdown 3.0 and what is next? [COVID-19: Can employers avoid the 'name and shame' furlough list? | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-can-employers-avoid-the-name-and-shame-furlough-list): COVID-19: CJRS guidance has been updated to confirm how employers can request that their furlough claim details are not published by HMRC [The beginning of the end for non-compete clauses? | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/the-beginning-of-the-end-for-non-compete-clauses): Government have commenced a consultation process on reform of post-termination non-compete clauses in employment contracts [COVID-19: the CJRS (Furlough) Scheme extended again (finally?) | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-the-cjrs-furlough-scheme-extended-again-finally): On 17 December 2020, the Chancellor announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will be further extended until 30 April 2021. [COVID-19: How will the CJRS (Furlough) Scheme change from 1 August? | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-how-will-the-cjrs-furlough-scheme-change-from-1-august): With an announcement from the Chancellor imminent, how do we think the CJRS is going to change from 1 August? [Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme — Updates to Guidance | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/coronavirus-job-retention-scheme-updates-to-guidance): The government has published more updates to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. [COVID-19: ACAS publishes new guidance for employers | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-acas-publishes-new-guidance-for-employers): Following the recent guidance released by the Government as part of the easing out of lockdown "recovery strategy" ACAS has updated its guidance for employers and employees. [Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/coronavirus-job-retention-scheme): New information affecting trade unions and eligibility criteria. [COVID-19 Secure workplace guidance published | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/covid-19-secure-workplace-guidance-published): Late on 11 May 2020, the Government published guidance for all businesses as to how they will need to make their workplaces COVID-19 Secure, ahead of the return to work. [UK Government Announce COVID-19 Recovery Strategy | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/uk-government-announce-covid-19-recovery-strategy): New publication from the UK Government outlines "Our Plan to Rebuild" [Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Portal Goes Live | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/coronavirus-job-retention-scheme-portal-goes-live): HMRC's COVID-19 Portal has today gone live. [Go-Live Date Announced for HMRC COVID-19 Portal | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/hmrc-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme-portal-to-go-live-on-20-april-2020): Updates from HMRC on employer access to the COVID-19 Job Retention Portal [Eligibility Updates to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/coronavirus-job-retention-scheme-eligibility-updates): The latest details on the government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme have been released, giving new information on eligibility and pensions contributions. [Urgent Update to CJRS Guidance | WorkSmarter](https://worksmarter.co.uk/hr-news/coronavirus-job-retention-scheme-urgent-update): The Government have today published the fourth version of their Job Retention Scheme guidance. 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