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09/11/2026

1 in 10 of your employees is likely to be dyslexic. And 1 in 20 may have dyscalculia.

If you employ more than a handful of people, the chances are that you already have someone with one of these conditions on your team.

Many won't have told you.

Under the Equality Act 2010, these are disabilities.

This means that you have a legal duty to make reasonable adjustments.

If you don't, it's discrimination. And discrimination awards at tribunal are uncapped.

The good news is that most adjustments cost very little and take almost no time at all to put in place. But you do need to know what they look like.

Disability History Month starts on 19 November: a good prompt to check what you've got in place.

05/11/2026

Could you remember what was said in a meeting 9 months ago?

Employment law has changed and it means that you could now be asked to defend a decision that happened 9 months ago or longer.

Here's why:

The time limit employees have to make a tribunal claim has doubled, from 3 months to 6.

On top of that, you have Acas "early conciliation": the chance before tribunal to try and resolve things between employer and employee.

This can be up to 3 months.

Altogether that makes 9 months.

Even an obvious, well-reasoned decision at the time can be surprisingly difficult to piece back together after all that time.

It's worth making sure that you have thorough record-keeping processes in place now.

So, if you ever end up at tribunal, you won't be relying on memory.

04/11/2026

Three major changes to unfair dismissal law take effect on 1 January 2027.

If you employ anyone in the UK, these affect you directly.

1️⃣ The Employment Rights Act 2025 is cutting the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims down from two years to six months.

2️⃣ It's also removing the compensation cap entirely.

3️⃣ Plus, it's making "fire and rehire" automatically unfair in most situations.

If your contracts, probation processes and dismissal procedures aren't ready, now is the time to sort them.

🦉Save this as a quick reference for what's changing and when.

If you want to talk through what this means for your business specifically, get in touch and we'll walk through it with you.

03/11/2026

November’s HR update is here 🦉

The next few months bring some big changes for employers, and I know it can feel like a lot. So I’ve gathered what matters most into one easy read.

Inside this month:

🦉 Uncapped unfair dismissal compensation from January
🦉 Why your Christmas party is now a harassment compliance test
🦉 A dismissal for being “under the influence” that turned out to be medication
🦉 Acas rewriting its disciplinary and grievance code for the first time since 2009
🦉 What the zero-hours contract changes mean for you

A little preparation now can save a lot of worry later. 💙

Read the newsletter today https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sally-brandon_novembers-hr-update-is-here-with-what-you-ugcPost-7523121206527610880-sK8u/

and sign up for my monthly HR updates via the link in my bio.

02/11/2026

Small business owners: Is your business ready for the changes to sexual harassment legislation?

The law changed on 30 October, and employers now have an even greater responsibility to take ALL reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.

Having a policy tucked away in your employee handbook isn’t enough.

You need to think about training, risk assessments, reporting procedures and, importantly, keeping records of what you’re doing to protect your people.

And if you work in the creative industries, there are some additional things to consider.

From auditions and rehearsals to filming, networking events, premieres, opening nights and wrap parties, the boundaries between professional and social environments can sometimes become blurred.

I’ve put together a practical guide covering what the changes mean for small businesses, including specific considerations for:

🎬 Production companies
🎭 Actors’ agents and talent agencies
🎥 Casting directors
💼 Small and growing businesses generally

The article also explains what training you should be providing, what records you should keep and where to access support.

The good news? You don’t need a huge HR department to get this right. But you do need to take it seriously.

Read the full article in my latest article - Link in the bio

And if you’re unsure whether your business is doing enough, Minerva HR Consulting can help with training, policies and practical HR support.

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30/10/2026

🎃 Happy Halloween from Minerva HR 🎃

This weekend, the ghosts and ghouls will be out. But in HR, the truly scary things don’t knock on the door. They creep up quietly...

👻 The ghost contract. Everyone knows it exists. Nobody knows where it is.

🕸️ The cobweb handbook. Last updated when “hybrid working” sounded like a type of car.

🧟 The zombie issue. Supposedly dealt with months ago, but it keeps coming back to life.

🔮 The conversation everyone’s avoiding. Spoiler: it doesn’t get less spooky with time.

🎃 The 4.55pm Friday “Can I just run something by you quickly?” Enough said.

The good news is that none of these need to haunt you. With the right support, most can be sorted quickly, calmly and without any nasty surprises.

If one of these sounds a little too familiar, drop me a message. I’m happy to help you shine a torch into the dark corners.

Wishing you a happy Halloween weekend, whether you’re trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins, or hiding from the doorbell with the lights off. My two cats and I will be on sweet-guarding duty. 🐈🐈🦉

29/10/2026

Four employment law changes to know about this October.

If you haven't heard about some of these, you're not alone.

Some take effect this month; others are coming later.

Business owners need to prepare.

Here's what's changing. Save this list 📌

1️⃣ Tribunal time limits doubled

Employees now have 6 months after an incident to make a tribunal claim.

2️⃣ Harassment prevention duty now live

You need to prove that you've taken "all reasonable steps" to prevent sexual harassment at work and third-party harassment from customers, contractors, etc.

3️⃣ New trade union access rights

If you have 21 or more workers, new rules expected this month could allow unions to gain access to your workplace.

From January 2027, every employer will need to tell workers about their right to join a trade union.

4️⃣ Tipping rules are getting tighter (possibly October, maybe later 2026)

100% of tips must go to staff, with a written policy to back it up.

This is all a lot for a small business owner to manage (more changes are coming, too).

If you want help with understanding these changes and how they affect your business, reach out for a free consultation call.

28/10/2026

In small businesses, one person burning out can make everyone suffer.

And that's the last thing you need as we head into the busiest part of the year.

National Work Life Week is 5-9 October. A good time to think about preventing burnout and how you can protect your team.

Here are 5 things you can do right now

27/10/2026

Poor mental health costs UK employers around £51bn a year.

You see: sick days.

The reality: costs that go unnoticed but have a huge impact on your business.

You don't need a complex wellbeing programme to fix mental-health related absence in your workplace.

Train your managers to spot early signs and have real conversations.

Make sure that people know where to go for support before they hit crisis point.

Build a quick mental health check into your one-to-ones.

And stop treating it as something that only comes up when someone's already struggling.

World Mental Health Day is on 10 October. It's a good reminder to look at what you've actually got in place.

If you're not sure where to start, get in touch and we'll walk through it with you.

23/10/2026

🕐 Reminder: the clocks go back this Sunday, 25 October!

At 2am, we all get a whole extra hour. The big question is how you’ll spend it:

😴 A blissful lie-in
☕ A slower, cosier Sunday morning
📺 One more episode (we both know it’ll be three)
🐈 Explaining to the cats why breakfast is “late.” Tigger and Ninja remain unconvinced.

A couple of quick people-points for employers while we’re here:

🦉 Night workers on shift when the clocks change will work an extra hour. Check your contracts and make sure they’re paid correctly, and that minimum wage isn’t affected.
🦉 Darker evenings can be tough for some people. A little flexibility, a lunchtime walk or simply checking in can make a real difference over the winter months.

Enjoy your extra hour. And if you’ve got an HR question you’ve been putting off, I’d be happy to help you use some of it wisely!

People decisions, made wisely.

📸 - Unimpressed cats. When dinner is late they start foragging.

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