Taking care of the legal stuff

Specialist Advice and Resources

As a manager or business owner, you will be well aware of the opportunities and challenges that your industry faces. But, as an employer, you’re expected to keep an eye on the bigger picture too – whether that’s topical news or emerging trends or changes in employment law, and they have a habit of creeping up on you! With all these responsibilities to juggle, it’s enough to give anyone a headache, which can make working just outside of the guidelines seem tempting. Yet doing so can cause irreversible consequences that just aren’t worth the risk. Trust us, keeping on top of those small, but important changes, and working within best practices is a must.

“There is no ‘HR magic wand’ to fix problems – make sure you know before you act.”

The cost of complacency

Knowing what to do in unexpected circumstances can be daunting. However, failing to do the right thing (even out of innocence) can leave you wishing you had read that ‘minor update’ a little more closely. In recent years, we’ve witnessed a global pandemic, an exit from the European Union and the impact of wars in other parts of the world, all of which has affected businesses and people throughout the UK and has led to uncertainty and new challenges. The expectations on employers are constantly evolving, with social media, more awareness of our rights, and ‘no win, no fee solicitors’ all playing a part. Today, even a wellintended comment on social media can lead to trouble and a hastily written job advert could cost you thousands in court!

As an employer, you could find yourself:

Out of pocket from unresolved cases that end up in court
Vulnerable in dealing with everyday but unforeseen situations
Bogged down with client and employee complaints
Limited by a low morale and unproductive workforce
At a loss on how to bring your business up-to-date
Fixed with a damaged reputation that is beyond repair

Our business-focused approach

Most of us want to do ‘the right thing’, but knowing just what that is can be easier said than done! How do we know what will make a new mother feel comfortable breastfeeding in the workplace? How can we ensure that members of the LGBTQ+ community feel included and secure in the office? What can we do to promote positive physical and mental health for our staff? And how do we manage to keep hold of those ‘shining star’ employees within our business? And it’s not just current legislation you need to act on, but new legislation and case law too. Whilst some changes are enforced for us, such as minimum wage rates and health and safety legislation, there are many occasions where you as a business owner must understand and interpret the law correctly depending on your particular circumstances.

At Triangle HR, our proactive approach helps to put this confusion into context, translating legal jargon to help you make an informed decision that works for your business. This allows us not only to advise on the practices you should be following today, but also predict and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. Our experts get to know you and your business personally, allowing us to offer specific advice and training that is tailored to meet your needs, no matter which industry you fit into. Not only can we help your company become crystal clear on the big legal matters, we can also help you address any grey areas before they get out of hand. For example, calculating holiday entitlement or statutory payments may seem straight forward, but it’s easy to get this wrong, landing you in front of a tribunal and facing a flood of backdates claims.