Loxley HR & Mediation

04/03/2026

Since the 26th October 2024, a duty has been placed on employers to ensure all reasonable steps against sexual harassment in the workplace are made.

Whilst employers cannot control what people may say, or how others may react to the comments - they can put into place a strong code of conduct, rules around work related group chats / social media and undertake risk assessments.

Below is an article sharing a new example of where a sexual harassment claim has been successful in being upheld at employment tribunal.

https://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/article/1949926/telling-pregnant-colleague-kick-testicles-worse-childbirth-harassment-tribunal-rules

From April 2026, stronger laws around raising concerns of sexual harassment in the workplace will come into force. This law covers whistleblowing and how disclosing that sexual harassment is happening, has happened or is likely to happen is now a protected subject matter where those disclosing it are free from detriment and dismissal.

If you would like to know more about your duties as an employer in regards to sexual harassment prevention or any of the changes the Employment Rights Act 2025 brings, get in touch!

Judge finds claimant felt ‘hurt and belittled’ by comment made in work group chat, deeming it an ‘ill-judged attempt at humour’

03/03/2026

I'm Ashley - a Bedford-based HR consultant, owner of Loxley HR & Mediation Ltd.

I have been quite quiet on socials lately, so here is an intro for my new connections and followers.

I cover generalist HR activity, but specialise in employee relations matters.

🔎As a trained investigator, I support businesses with disciplinary or grievance-related matters.

🤝 As a qualified workplace mediator, I support individuals or groups to resolve underlying issues which cause conflict at work.

📃 As an HR consultant, I keep up to date with employment law and reflect that in documents I provide to clients. Think contracts, policies and templates.

🙋‍♀️ I support start-ups and businesses that need HR support but do not need or desire an internal HR employee. I provide retained, ad hoc or project-based work to support a range of needs.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family - my why - everything I do is for them. My favourite things to do are to travel, enjoy gym time and be with family and friends.

02/03/2026

I have just updated all of our policy and contract templates to reflect the changes coming next month.

When was the last time you reviewed your documents?

Perhaps you do not have the time or expertise to review your documents in house, if this is the case let me know!

Loxley HR has a range of bundles suitable to varying budgets and needs.

Why not get in touch: [email protected]

19/01/2026

You have ONE day left to register your place on my free webinar - The Employment Rights Act 2025.

Find out what has changed, what you need to know and how to implement the changes.

If you employ a team or are looking to employ soon, you need to be at this event.

Register here: https://mailchi.mp/d314dd70303e/employment-rights-act-2025

16/01/2026

We very much support local business but sometimes work takes us across the country and across the ocean.

This week we finalised a project working with a Biotech covering the UK and USA. They grew in size at speed and won multiple awards as a fantastic start up.

The brief here was simple, create a fantastic HR function - and we delivered. Now was our time to hand the reins over to new, in house staff.

We wish them the best of luck in their mission.

*Pic of the lovely parting gift received today.

16/01/2026

Happy Friday!

We have just released our first newsletter of the year.

Why not subscribe to receive this directly to your inbox!

Human Resources, to a variety of degrees is needed for each and every business, where there are employees. For this reason, we choose to support businesses of all shapes and sizes, across a range of sectors.

15/01/2026

Small Business Owners who have a team or are looking to employ soon - Join me on this FREE webinar

We will look at the new Employment Rights Act 2025 and understand not just the WHAT but the HOW TO implement elements.

Register your place here: https://mailchi.mp/d314dd70303e/employment-rights-act-2025

12/01/2026

Small business owners with a team, or looking to employ soon - this is for you!

The Employment Rights Bill has changed - it is now The Employment Rights Act 2025 and there is a lot to unpick

Join me for a FREE webinar to go through all the changes and understand not just the WHAT but the HOW TO implement elements.

WHEN: Tuesday 20th January at 10am GMT
REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/e8c9Z_sr

12/01/2026

Small business owners with a team, or looking to employ soon - this is for you!

The Employment Rights Bill has changed - it is now The Employment Rights Act 2025 and there is a lot to unpick

Join me for a FREE webinar to go through all the changes and understand not just the WHAT but the HOW TO implement elements.

WHEN: Tuesday 20th January at 10am GMT
REGISTER HERE: https://mailchi.mp/d314dd70303e/employment-rights-act-2025

06/01/2026

Wow.

I registered my company 5 years ago.

A whim, as a result of Covid.

I didn’t believe in my ability to run a business much then.
That’s why I didn’t trade through it initially. I did my first 6-9 months as a sole trader. I imagined when normality resumed, I would go back into employment.

But then I realised it was going good. Great, actually.

So I let go of the mental blocker.

I started transferring my clients into the Ltd company, and built not just a business but a lifestyle around it.

I am so proud of what I have achieved, alongside gaining a masters degree, having a baby and extending my training in mediation.

I have amazing clients. The ones who waited for me whilst I took maternity leave. The ones who joined me after I got back to work and the ones with me now.

I have wonderful business friends, cheerleaders and mentors. They don’t know how much I appreciate them. As well as a wonderful family who supported my choices along the way.

So here is to the next five years - I can’t wait to see where they take us. 🙌🏻

29/12/2025

** Date amended due to unforeseen commitments***

Already one change to employment law has occurred since The Employment Rights Act 2025 landed.

➡️ The removal of the minimum service eligibility to go on strike.

This rule has previously been in place to enable continuation of services when a strike occurs.

The next wave of changes come in February.

Are you prepared?

If not, join me in my FREE webinar at 10 am on Tuesday, 13th January 2026, to unpick the upcoming changes.

Not sure if this event is for you? If you engage with people either in an employed, self employed or worker capacity for your business, this is for you.

Sign up here: https://mailchi.mp/d314dd70303e/employment-rights-act-2025

25/12/2025

From us here at Loxley HR and Mediation, to all of our followers, clients, friends and collaborators.

Have a wonderful Christmas day x