Case Study: How a Fair Grievance Investigation Protected a Young Employee and Led to a Gross Misconduct Dismissal

Case Study: How a Fair Grievance Investigation Protected a Young Employee and Led to a Gross Misconduct Dismissal

Edua Effiom
Published on: 19/05/2026

Learn how an SME handled a sexual harassment grievance, protected the employee, and completed a fair investigation leading to gross misconduct dismissal.

Sexual harassment
Performance vs Conduct - Why ERA 2025 makes this distinction critical for SMEs

Performance vs Conduct - Why ERA 2025 makes this distinction critical for SMEs

Edua Effiom
Published on: 12/05/2026

Performance vs conduct under ERA 2025 — protect your SME and get clarity at the HR Clinic.

Employment Rights Bill
5 HR Documents Every Small Business Should Keep Updated in 2026

5 HR Documents Every Small Business Should Keep Updated in 2026

Edua Effiom
Published on: 23/04/2026

A guide for SMEs on the five HR documents to update in 2026, covering policies, contracts, handbooks and compliance essentials to meet ERA 2025, reduce risk, strengthen governance and support confident people management.

Employment Rights Bill
Why Probation Is One of the Most Important Stages of Employment

Why Probation Is One of the Most Important Stages of Employment

Edua Effiom
Published on: 20/04/2026

Probation sets the foundation for performance, behaviour and expectations. It’s the stage where SMEs can prevent issues early, strengthen culture and ensure the right fit before long‑term commitments are made.

Employment Rights Bill