Ilisi Expert Legal Compliance, Mill Lane, Balcombe, Haywards Heath (2026)

04/06/2026

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻?

Pride Month provides a timely reminder that workplace policies should be clear, current and consistently applied.

Equality, diversity and inclusion should not be treated as a statement alone. It should be supported by practical policies, clear procedures, appropriate training and management understanding.

Staff handbooks, anti-harassment policies, grievance procedures and disciplinary processes should all be reviewed to ensure that employees understand their rights and responsibilities within the workplace.

When policies are poorly drafted, outdated or inconsistently applied, avoidable disputes may arise and organisational risk may be increased.

At Ilisi Expert Legal Compliance, employment policies, procedures and documentation can be reviewed, drafted and implemented to support fair, robust and compliant workplace practices.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗜𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗶 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆.

28/05/2026

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥 & 𝗦𝗨𝗕-𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 - 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗗?

Clear and well-drafted contractor and sub-contractor agreements are essential to ensure legal compliance and safeguard business interests. Ambiguity in roles, responsibilities, and liabilities can increase the risk of disputes and financial exposure if not properly addressed.

Agreements should clearly define expectations, allocate risk appropriately, and align with current legislation, including employment status considerations. Robust documentation supports consistency, reduces risk, and strengthens contractor management across the organisation.

𝗘𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁
Contact Ilisi Expert Legal Compliance today to ensure your agreements are clear, compliant, and fit for purpose.

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📞 01444 811 434

21/05/2026

𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗦𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗣𝗔𝗬 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗦 - 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗗?

Significant changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) have been introduced from 6 April 2026, expanding eligibility and altering how payments are calculated. SSP is now payable from the first day of absence, with the removal of waiting days, and the Lower Earnings Limit has been abolished, bringing more employees within scope.

For some employees, SSP is calculated at 80% of average earnings or the standard flat rate, whichever is lower. As a result, payroll processes, policies, and procedures are required to be updated to ensure accuracy and ongoing compliance.

𝗘𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗦𝗣 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀

Contact Ilisi Expert Legal Compliance today to review your absence management framework and ensure full compliance.

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14/05/2026

Running a business presents daily challenges, but staying legally compliant should not be one of them. With Ilisi Expert Legal Compliance, tailored telephone and email advice is provided across the areas that matter most to your organisation:

Employment Law
Support is provided for drafting legally robust employment contracts, managing disciplinary and grievance procedures, and addressing workplace disputes. Compliance is ensured while maintaining fairness and clarity within your workforce.

Health & Safety
Workplace safety remains a legal requirement and a fundamental responsibility. From implementing compliant health and safety policies to delivering thorough Fire Risk Assessments, expert guidance is offered to protect your people and premises.

Data Protection
Safeguarding personal data is essential in a digital-first economy. We support GDPR compliance across the UK, EU, and EEA, including providing a Data Protection Officer (DPO) or equivalent role to meet your organisation’s legal obligations.

Comprehensive Coverage for Less Than Two Lattés
Expert legal support is available in Employment Law, Health and Safety, and Data Protection for a cost-effective monthly fee. This ensures your business remains protected, compliant, and prepared.

With Ilisi, compliance is simplified - so you can focus on what matters most.

Contact Ilisi Expert Legal Compliance today.

𝗕𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁!

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07/05/2026

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗶𝗳 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆, 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸.

A structured approach to disciplinary and grievance procedures ensures that issues are addressed fairly, consistently, and in line with established policy. Clear processes supported by documented evidence are essential in achieving robust and defensible outcomes.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀
Effective dispute management reduces disruption, protects employee relations, and minimises the risk of claims.

𝗘𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀
Contact Ilisi Expert Legal Compliance today to ensure your procedures are clear, compliant, and effectively implemented.

𝗕𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁!
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗜𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗶 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲.

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23/04/2026

𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗖𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗜𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗔 𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

The Data Use and Access Act 2025 introduces adjustments to the way certain cookies may be used.

Under the updated framework, some forms of non-essential data collection for statistical and service improvement purposes may be permitted without explicit user consent. While this may simplify aspects of analytics, transparency remains a fundamental requirement.

Organisations are expected to ensure that data usage is clearly communicated and that Privacy Notices accurately reflect how data is collected, processed, and utilised.

Failure to maintain transparency may still result in regulatory scrutiny and potential enforcement action.

Support can be provided by Ilisi Expert Legal Compliance to ensure your cookie practices and documentation remain compliant.

Contact Ilisi Expert Legal Compliance to discuss your requirements.

16/04/2026

𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗦 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗔 𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

Under the Data Use and Access Act 2025, organisations will be required to implement a formal and accessible data protection complaints procedure.

Where concerns may previously have been addressed informally, a structured and documented process is now expected. A clearly defined complaints procedure must be established, made publicly available, and supported by appropriate internal controls.

Individuals must be given the opportunity to raise complaints directly with the organisation before escalating matters to the ICO. Accessible submission methods, including digital options, are expected to be in place.

An increase in complaint volumes is anticipated, making preparation essential to ensure procedures remain compliant and effective.

Contact Ilisi Expert Legal Compliance to discuss your requirements.

02/04/2026

𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗟𝗘: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 - 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆?

With the introduction of the Data Use and Access Act 2025, organisations are being placed under increased scrutiny to ensure that personal data is handled lawfully, transparently, and securely.

Privacy Policies and Complaints Procedures are not simply administrative documents, they are fundamental to demonstrating compliance. Failure to review and update them may result in regulatory action, reputational damage, and operational risk.

A proactive approach should be adopted. Documentation is expected to be clear, current, and supported by effective procedures that evidence accountability.

At Ilisi Expert Legal Compliance, tailored support is provided to ensure that your policies and procedures remain compliant and robust.

To discuss your requirements, contact Ilisi Expert Legal Compliance today.

📞 01444 811434
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🌐 www.ilisi.co.uk

26/03/2026

𝗜𝗦 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥?

The start of a new financial year provides an opportunity for employment law compliance to be reviewed in a structured manner. Legal obligations evolve, and documentation that was once compliant may no longer provide adequate protection.

A review should include employment contracts to ensure legislation is reflected, probation clauses remain enforceable, and restrictive covenants are defensible.

Policies and staff handbooks should align with current ACAS guidance, including disciplinary and grievance procedures, flexible working, equality, anti-harassment, data protection and IT usage.

Right to Work documentation should be audited and expiry dates monitored. Sponsor licence duties should be reviewed where applicable.

Holiday carry-over and holiday pay calculations, particularly where commission or overtime applies, must be compliant. Statutory pay rates should be updated.

Training records, performance documentation and evidence supporting HR decisions should be maintained.

Robust documentation is often decisive in defending Tribunal claims. A compliance audit before 1 April is strongly recommended.

Ilisi Expert Legal Compliance provides practical employment law support. Contact Ilisi to arrange your review.

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