Employment Law
Employment law is an ever-evolving area of regulation that governs the relationship between employers and employees. This section aims to provide employers with an overview of some of the important requirements of employment law, to support them to create a fair, transparent and legally compliant work environment. This includes guidance on managing sickness, conducting a fair redundancy process and managing HR processes remotely.
Learning about employment law
Managing employee sickness in the workplace
From time to time, your employees are going to get ill and will need time off to recover.
How to conduct a fair redundancy process
What should employers take into account during the redundancy process to ensure fairness and transparency?
How to manage a fair disciplinary / grievance process remotely
With more people working from home, discipline, grievance and performance management policies need to evolve.
Articles
From Lived Experience to Social Enterprise
James established PLAS as a Community Interest Company (CIC), ensuring a sustainable social enterprise model that allows him to earn a wage while delivering impact-driven services. James is now building a social enterprise that provides one-to-one support for offenders, rehabilitation interviews, and workshops for legal professionals.
XR Stories supports creative technology skills development
A new training programme from the XR Stories project at the University of York is offering people in York and North Yorkshire the opportunity to develop skills in creative technology. Over the next two years, Extending XR will provide free creative technology skills training to enable learners and tutors in the region to harness the potential of digital tools and technologies including game engines and performance capture technologies.
Business.gov.uk | National Support
We know that the national and global business environment is changing faster than ever. Which is why we understand that rapid access to the right business support and networks is vital to help you operate and grow with confidence. Every business, whether small or large should create an account.
Events
06th February 2026FREE
The Artery: Peer Support Network for Creative Industries (York)
Running a creative business can be exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. Over six interactive and supportive sessions The Artery helps creatives refocus, get clarity, and grow their businesses with confidence.
17th February 20269:15 am - 12:15 pmFREE
The Artery: Peer Support Network for Creative Industries (Skipton)
Running a creative business can be exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. Over six interactive and supportive sessions The Artery helps creatives refocus, get clarity, and grow their businesses with confidence.
25th February 202610:00 am - 12:00 pmFREE
Whitby Workshop Series: Digital Tools for your Manufacturing Business
This engaging workshop series delivered by Hello Technology is designed to help manufacturing businesses harness the power of digital tools to improve their digital systems, record keeping, data management and marketing. Participants will be led through 5 focussed sessions, with each workshop blending expert-led guidance with practical exercises. Attendees will have the opportunity to apply new strategies and concepts directly to their business. With a mix of group learning and tailored support participants will leave with a clear digital roadmap, increased confidence and actionable insights to drive long-term success in their manufacturing business.
Resources
Webinar Recording: PR for Small Businesses
Want to get your business featured in newspapers and magazines in 2026? In this webinar, Jo and Linda explain why you should be prioritising PR – including reaching a new audience (outside your social media bubble), building trust and credibility, and boosting your sales and SEO.
Webinar Recording: Automation & Efficiency Series
This webinar series provides a straightforward starting point to streamline and reduce day-to-day tasks, through automation and efficiency, across all areas of your business.
Webinar Recording: 🟣 Mastering data protection and compliance
In this engaging and practical webinar series, Privacy Protect Group Ltd will guide you through everything you need to know to build a confident, compliant, and resilient approach to data protection in your business. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your practices, each session is designed to build your understanding step-by-step.