Positive Verification Notice (Right to Work)
To avoid civil penalties and the possibility of criminal prosecution, employers must verify that all of their workforce are eligible to work in the UK. There are several ways that this can be done, including manual document checks and online checks. In some circumstances, when an individual cannot provide the required documentation or digital confirmation, […]
Employee Rights During Probation (HR Guide)
Probation periods at work can be valuable in ensuring the compatibility of a new starter to their new role and organisation, but only if managed correctly. The following guide for HR, managers and employers focuses on employee rights during probation. We look at how to manage probationary periods in the context of employees’ statutory and […]
Increase in National Living Wage from April 2024
The National Living Wage (NLW) will increase to over £11 an hour from April 2024, up from £10.42 an hour for the current financial year 2023/2024, the UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed. The rise takes the NLW to two-thirds of average earnings and would mean the annual earnings of a full-time worker on the […]