You’ve probably used ChatGPT or something similar to draft a contract, write a policy or put together a letter for an employee. It’s quick. It sounds professional. And it feels like you’ve just saved yourself a chunk of money. But the problem with AI-generated HR documents isn’t that they look bad. They usually look fine. […]
If you haven’t reviewed your sickness absence process since April, your business may already be paying more than it needs to. On 6 April 2026, the rules around Statutory Sick Pay changed. Two updates came into force at the same time and together they shift how absence hits your bottom line. SSP is now payable […]
While several Employment Rights Act changes have already taken effect in April 2026, many more are scheduled throughout the rest of 2026 and into 2027. At ZEST HR, we have organised the new laws into clear milestones so you can see what has changed, what is coming next and when action is required. Here are […]
As a small business, you may feel like you’re at less risk of being taken to an employment tribunal. In our experience, that’s not the case. 1: Small businesses are actually at a higher risk of a tribunal claim because you often manage employee issues informally. That leaves you far more exposed compared to larger […]
