Shawthorpe Human Resources

28/09/2026

🚨 EMPLOYEE LATE FOR WORK? CAN YOU DEDUCT THEIR PAY?

They’re 20 minutes late.

Can you simply take 20 minutes off their wages?

⚠️ The answer isn’t as straightforward as you might think and getting it wrong could create a much bigger HR problem.

I explain what UK employment law says, what your contract needs to say, and what employers should do in my latest video 👇

🎥 Watch before you deduct!

23/09/2026

Retirement is one of those HR conversations businesses often don’t have… until they suddenly have to.

Can an employer tell someone they’ve reached retirement age?

Can you ask an employee when they’re planning to retire?

And what happens if you start treating someone differently because you assume they’re “nearly done”?

There’s more to this than most employers realise.

I’ve never covered retirement in my HR videos before, so I decided to tackle it including the legal position, the employer’s responsibilities and something every employee should know.

🎥 Watch the full video and tell me: should employers proactively discuss retirement, or should it be entirely up to the employee?

17/09/2026

🚨 EMPLOYERS WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF AN EMPLOYEE PRODUCED A CONTRACT AT TRIBUNAL THAT YOU’D NEVER SEEN BEFORE?

Imagine opening your tribunal bundle and seeing an employment contract that:

❌ Your business never issued
❌ You’ve never seen before
❌ Isn’t in the employee’s HR file
❌ Doesn’t match the contract you hold

And the employee is relying on it as evidence of their contractual entitlement.

What happens next?

This is not something an employer should simply ignore but it’s also not something you should deal with by immediately accusing the employee of fraud.

There are proper steps to take to protect your business, preserve the evidence and present your position to the Tribunal.

In my latest video, I explain:

🔹 What an employer should do when a disputed contract suddenly appears
🔹 What evidence you should preserve
🔹 Why your original employment records are so important
🔹 How disclosure works in an Employment Tribunal
🔹 What happens if an employee is alleged to have deliberately created or altered a document
🔹 And why employers need to be extremely careful about how they respond

I also discuss real Employment Tribunal cases involving allegations of fabricated employment documents.

If you’re a business owner, director or employer this is one you really need to watch.

👇 Watch the full video and tell me:

If this happened in your business, would you know exactly what to do?

16/09/2026

🚨 EMPLOYEE OFF SICK… SO THE EMPLOYER STARTED SPYING ON THEM.

Sounds extreme?

This UK employment tribunal case ended with compensation exceeding £329,000.

But the real lesson for directors isn’t simply about surveillance.

It’s about how employers investigate sickness absence, suspected misconduct and disability and what can go wrong when assumptions replace evidence.

I’ve broken the case down in my latest video, including the key employment law lessons for employers and directors.

🎥 If you manage people, you’ll want to watch this one.

09/09/2026

THE NEW SHAWTHORPE IS HERE!

We’ve had a little glow up… and honestly, it was long overdue! 👀

The old Shawthorpe website served us well. But there’s something important about it that probably isn’t obvious unless you know our story…

Shawthorpe started in recruitment.

That was the foundation of the business, and the original website reflected that.

But Shawthorpe has evolved.

Today, we are purely an HR consultancy supporting employers with practical, commercially focused HR advice and helping businesses navigate the increasingly complex world of people management and employment.

So we felt it was time for the website to catch up with who Shawthorpe actually is today.

And this isn’t just a change of colours and a new look…

✨ A completely refreshed identity
✨ A clearer mission and message
✨ Our new HR Retainer packages
✨ HR templates that businesses can purchase and use immediately
✨ Bespoke templates and HR documentation
✨ Practical HR toolkits
✨ Training and development options
✨ A much clearer view of how we can support your business

We’ve also focused on making our offering much more accessible whether you need ongoing HR support, help with one particular issue, practical resources for your managers, or a completely bespoke solution.

Our new retained service is particularly exciting because it means businesses can have Shawthorpe as an extension of their own team with consistent, proactive HR support when they need it.

And perhaps the biggest change?

The website finally feels like us.

Professional, yes.

Experienced, absolutely.

But also practical, approachable and completely focused on helping businesses protect themselves, manage their people well and grow with confidence.

It feels like the next chapter of Shawthorpe.

And we’re only just getting started. 🚀

Take a look at the new Shawthorpe:
www.shawthorpe.co.uk

Shawthorpe are a professional HR consultancy service based in Shropshire, West Midlands, serving the whole UK.

07/09/2026

🚨 EMPLOYERS
WHAT DO YOU DO WITH THE EMPLOYEE WHO IS NEVER HAPPY?

You deal with the grievance.

You investigate the complaint.

You provide an outcome.

Then comes another complaint.

And another.

And eventually every management decision is met with:

“I’ll take you to Tribunal.”

Sound familiar?

The answer is not to panic, ignore the employee or start treating them differently because they complain.

But equally, an employee raising concerns does not mean an employer has to agree with everything they say or stop managing them.

There is a very important balance between protecting an employee’s right to raise genuine concerns and continuing to manage inappropriate conduct, performance or behaviour fairly.

The key is evidence, consistency and process.

I’ve recorded a short video on exactly how I would advise an employer to approach this situation including the mistakes I see employers make when they become so worried about the next complaint that they stop managing the employee altogether.

🎥 Watch the video and tell me:

When does supporting an unhappy employee become allowing one employee to dictate how the whole organisation operates?

06/08/2026

🚨 Employment Tribunal rules are changing in October 2026.

The clock is moving from 3 months to 6 months for most claims.

More time for employees. More risk management needed for employer.

📹 watch our latest video below

Is your business ready?

Check our new website we have had a small rebrand !
www.shawthorpe.co.uk

04/08/2026

The true cost of hiring HR might surprise you…

Many businesses think they need to employ an in-house HR professional as they grow.

But when you consider salary, holiday pay, pension contributions, sickness absence, recruitment costs and the fact that they’re still an employee who could leave… the reality is often very different.

At Shawthorpe HR, we give you access to experienced HR professionals without the overhead of another employee.

Our unique approach?

Your dedicated HR partner so integrated into your business, you’ll think we’re part of your team.

We support businesses with:
✅ Retained HR support
✅ Employment investigations, grievances and disciplinary support
✅ Independent HR advice when impartiality matters
✅ Workplace mediation
✅ Health & Safety support and retainers
✅ Manager training to help businesses prepare for upcoming employment law changes

And we don’t just work with businesses without HR. Many companies with internal HR teams bring us in for additional expertise, complex employee relations matters or independent support when they need a fresh perspective.

Whilst we specialise in supporting care and recruitment businesses, we work with organisations across many sectors including accountancy, hospitality, beauty, industrial and professional services.

Your people are your biggest asset. Make sure you have the right support behind you.

📩 If you’re considering your HR strategy for the future, let’s have a conversation.

Shawthorpe HR
Your dedicated HR partner .. so integrated, you will think we are part of your team!

03/08/2026

🚨 Why calling someone “bank staff” doesn’t protect your care business

Most domiciliary care providers rely on bank staff to keep services running but are you confident your arrangements are legally compliant?

Employment law looks at the reality of the working relationship, not just the label you give someone.

Could your bank staff have more rights than you think?

🎥 Watch the video to understand the risks every care provider should be aware of.

01/08/2026

When HR issues become complex, the cost of getting them wrong can be enormous.

At Shawthorpe HR, we don’t just provide HR advice we deliver strategic HR solutions that protect businesses, minimise risk and achieve the best possible outcomes.

Our clients trust us because we bring independence, commercial thinking and practical expertise to every case.

Our specialist services include:

✅ Independent External Grievances
An impartial investigation provides credibility, fairness and compliance. It protects both employers and employees while reducing legal risk and demonstrating good governance.

✅ Employment Tribunal Support
From ET3 responses and witness statements through to case preparation, evidence bundles and strategic advice, we help businesses present the strongest possible defence and maximise their prospects of success.

✅ Compliance Audits
Preparing for CQC, ISO, Investors in People, and other accreditations? We identify gaps before inspectors do, ensuring your HR documentation and processes are fully compliant.

✅ Strategic HR Consultancy
Every situation is different. We develop tailored strategies for disciplinary matters, grievances, restructures, redundancies, complex employee relations issues and organisational change to achieve the best commercial outcome.

✅ Ad Hoc HR Support

* Disciplinary investigations and hearings
* Absence and capability management
* Performance management
* Settlement agreements
* Contracts of employment
* HR policies and handbooks
* TUPE advice
* Redundancy and restructuring projects
* Probation management
* Mediation
* HR coaching for managers
* Workplace investigations
* Employee relations support

Whether you need support for a single complex case or an experienced HR partner to strengthen your business, Shawthorpe HR delivers commercially focused advice with professionalism, integrity and results.

Protect your business. Reduce your risk. Stay compliant.

📩 Get in touch today for a confidential discussion about how Shawthorpe HR can support your organisation.