JP HR Ltd delivers excellent, pragmatic HR solutions to small and medium-sized organisations — giving you expert people management support without the cost of an in-house team.
As an SME owner, you balance operations, finances, customer relationships, and team management — all at once. Staying current with ever-changing employment legislation and HR best practice on top of that can feel overwhelming.
Hiring a full in-house HR team is often neither practical nor cost-effective at this stage of your growth. Yet people management challenges don't wait — and getting them wrong can be costly.
28 major reforms are rolling out in phases through 2026 and 2027. Is your business ready? Here's what's changing — and when it affects you.
The three-day waiting period is abolished. Employees are entitled to SSP from the very first day of sickness absence — increasing costs and admin for employers immediately.
Action requiredEmployees no longer need qualifying service to access statutory paternity leave or unpaid parental leave. Your contracts and HR policies need updating now.
Update policiesRates have risen: £12.71/hr (aged 21+) · £10.85/hr (aged 18–20) · £8.00/hr (under 18 & apprentices). Payroll, contracts and pay structures must reflect this.
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