Time Off for Dependants: UK Employer Guide
Employers have to give their employees a reasonable amount of unpaid time off work to deal with emergencies, such as caring for a relative who is ill. Mishandling requests to take off work for dependants can result in morale issues, and potentially tribunal claims, making it important to deal with these issues fairly, lawfully and […]
Using CCTV as Evidence at a Disciplinary UK
Some employers may be surprised to discover that video footage captured by CCTV can constitute personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This means that there are certain rules that must be followed when processing this data, especially in the context of using this footage as evidence of an employee’s misconduct. The following […]
Office Dress Code: Employers’ Guide
Dress codes at work can be effective in ensuring consistency of service and to maintain high standards of appearance in the workplace. Depending on your workplace environment, there may also be health and safety requirements to consider in relation to dress codes, and in customer-facing roles, such as retail and hospitality, the dress code can […]
Manager’s Guide to Workplace Gossip
Gossiping at work may be intended as harmless among co-workers, but it has the potential to negatively impact working relations and workplace culture overall. In this guide for employers and managers, we look at what the law says on workplace gossip, and how gossiping can impact both the workforce and the organisation if not managed […]
UK Multiple Entry Visa Rules
As a visitor to the UK, you may want to know if you’re allowed to enter the country multiple times using the same visa. In this guide to the UK standard visitor visa, we look specifically at how the UK visa multiple entry requirements work, including the express prohibition under the rules against living in […]
How to Spot a Fake CV
During the hiring process companies of all sizes – from small businesses to multinational corporations – can fall victim to applicants with fraudulent CVs. With employers across sectors struggling to fill vacancies, and HR departments reluctant to conduct reference checks because it can be time consuming, CV fraud is on the rise and becoming a […]
Dealing with Employee Burnout
Employee burnout is a growing problem, with employers now seeing post-lockdown increases in complaints of workforce stress and burnout. Common issues include working late on a regular basis, impacting personal commitments, and struggles to achieve a healthy work-life balance. Although employee wellbeing has never been higher on the employer agenda, it seems there remains a […]
Long Term Visa UK
There are many reasons why you might want to apply for a long term UK visa, including to work, to do business, to do a course of study or to join your relatives. Under the UK’s Immigration Rules, there are various long term visa options for those looking to come to the UK to visit, […]
Self Certification Form: Employers’ Guide
In this guide for managers, we explain the rules on when employees can self-certify for sickness absence, the role of self-certification forms and share best practice advice on managing sickness absence at work. Self certification Self certification gives employees the right to be off work for up to seven days of illness without […]
Employer Refuses Early Conciliation
Where a workplace dispute cannot be resolved internally, an employee may lodge a complaint before the employment tribunal. However, the parties will first be given the opportunity to engage in what is known as ACAS early conciliation. The question is: can an employer refuse early conciliation, or is this a process that they are required […]