What compliance software does a UK small business need?

What compliance software does a UK small business need? is a HarbourPoint page for UK small businesses on HR and Health & Safety, with practical guidance and links to official sources. A UK small business mainly needs to keep two sets of compliance records: employment records (contracts, right to work checks, holiday, absence and working time) and Health & Safety records (risk assessments, a written policy with 5 or more staff, COSHH, accident reporting and training). Compliance software is useful when it holds both in one place with review reminders and staff sign-off. Harbour Point does this for £79 a month per business including up to 20 staff.

Employment records: Written statement from day one, right to work checks, holiday and absence
Safety records: Risk assessments, H&S policy (5+ staff), COSHH, accident book, training
Employer's liability insurance: Required by law for most employers
Harbour Point: HR and H&S together, £79/month, monthly rolling

The core checklist

Written statement of employment particulars on or before the first day.
Right to work checks before employment starts, with copies kept.
Holiday, absence and working time records.
A written Health & Safety policy once you employ 5 or more people.
Risk assessments, with significant findings recorded once you employ 5 or more people.
COSHH assessments for hazardous substances.
Accident records and RIDDOR reporting where required.
Training records that show who was trained, on what and when.