“I was feeling anxious and emotional about a difficult team issue. Samantha was reassuring, calm and compassionate, while also firm and clear when needed. Everything explained in plain English, with no jargon.”
Confidential · General guidance to help you decide your next step, not legal advice.
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How the Situation Check works
A quick look at what you get, and how it works.
What happens next
Your employee situation journey
Here is exactly what happens after you take the Check, so there are no surprises.
Steps 1 to 4 are completely free. You only ever pay if you choose a session.
- 1
Take the free Check
Free2 to 3 minutes, a few plain questions about your situation. No login.
- 2
Get your instant read
FreeOn screen straight away: the likely risk level, the key issues, and your recommended next steps.
- 3
Samantha personally reviews it
FreeEvery submission is seen by Samantha herself, not a bot or a call centre, to spot any immediate concerns or legal risk.
- 4
A free 20-minute call, if it helps
FreeNo obligation and no sales pitch. If you can handle it yourself, she'll tell you.
- 5
Sort It Session, only if you need it
OptionalA fixed-fee 60 to 90 minute session (£495 + VAT) with practical, commercial, legally sound advice, and a written action plan within 48 hours.
- 6
Ongoing support, if you want it
OptionalHelp to implement: investigations, disciplinaries, grievances, restructures, redundancies, or an ongoing HR partner. From £350 + VAT a month.
What you'll get
Clarity in three minutes
Understand your options
See what you're actually dealing with, in plain terms.
Reduce legal risk
Spot the things that turn a simple issue into a costly one.
Gain clarity
Replace the nagging uncertainty with a clear picture.
Know your next step
Leave with a specific, sensible action, not more questions.
Save time
Three minutes now can save weeks of second-guessing.
Avoid costly mistakes
Catch the missteps that lead to grievances and tribunals.
Built by Samantha Newton FCIPD, Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, from 25+ years handling exactly these situations.
★★★★★ 5.0 on Google reviews →"A sensitive employee matter, handled fairly, legally and with real professionalism. Clear, practical, reassuring advice the whole way through."
"HR savvy, pragmatic and commercially driven. She helps with problems no matter how big or small."
Questions about the Check
What is the Employee Situation Check?+
It's a free, confidential 3-minute online tool that gives owner-managed business owners a clear, honest read on a difficult employee situation: what you're dealing with, the key risks, and the best next step. It was built by Samantha Newton FCIPD from 25+ years of real employee relations experience.
Who is it for?+
Owner-managers, managing directors, operations directors and general managers who have an employee issue, a grievance, a disciplinary, absence, performance, redundancy or an exit, and aren't sure how serious it is or what to do next.
How long does it take?+
About three minutes. There's no login, and you can stop at any time.
What will I get at the end?+
A personalised on-screen summary: what you're dealing with, where you stand on risk, the three things to get right now, what to avoid, and a recommended next step. You can also have it emailed to you.
Is it confidential?+
Yes. The Check is completely confidential, and it's general guidance to help you decide your next step, not legal advice.
When should I use it?+
As early as you can. The sooner you understand a situation, the more options you have and the cheaper it is to put right.
The law is changing · about 4 months away
One date worth knowing about
From 1 January 2027, an employee can claim unfair dismissal after six months, not two years. If the person you are dealing with has been with you under two years, the room you have to move is about to get a lot smaller.
The Check takes three minutes and tells you where you stand.