Work Uniform Laws in the UK: Employer Guide
There is currently no existing law in the UK specifically relating to dress codes and uniforms at work. This means employers can decide if and what rules to implement in the workplace. However, if an employer does decide to impose a dress code, they must ensure that the rules do not unlawfully discriminate against workers. […]
UK Short Time Working: Rules Guide
Short time working is when you reduce the hours of some or all of your employees, or pay them less than half a week’s pay. This could be during periods of lower demand or slowdown in the amount of work available. The employee should receive full pay unless their contract allows unpaid or reduced pay. […]
Disability Leave: Guide for Employers
It is not uncommon for employers to treat disability leave in the same way as sick leave, even if an employee is not unwell but rather absent from work for a disability-related reason. This could include for treatment, rehabilitation or assessment. However, by treating disability and sick leave in the same way, this can expose […]
Bring Family to the UK: Visa Options & Guidance
If you are currently living in the UK but have family overseas, naturally you may want them to join you, although this is not as simple as paying for their airfare. There are lots of rules and requirements that must be met to obtain any necessary visa. Fortunately, if you are a British citizen or […]
Good Managers Never Say These Things
Managers play a critical role in defining an organisation’s culture and in inspiring and motivating their teams. Communication skills are one of the key aspects of management style. Where there is poor communication, employees can feel demotivated, their work effort and quality can suffer and they may decide to leave the organisation. The importance of […]
UKVCAS Centres: Guide to UK Visa Services
If you’re currently applying for further leave to remain, settlement or naturalisation from within the UK, you will most likely need to make an appointment with UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS) at one of the UKVCAS centres for your application to be processed. UKVCAS is the digital system, launched by the Home Office […]
Visa Extensions for Ukrainian Nationals in the UK
Read our updated guide to the UK immigration routes and schemes for Ukrainian nationals and refugees here. The UK Home Office has issued new temporary guidance for Ukrainian nationals currently present in the UK who need to need to extend their visa but cannot return to Ukraine. Under the UK Immigration Rules, for […]
Cross-Culture Management In Virtual Teams
Managing a business comprised of employees from multiple different cultural backgrounds can be challenging, with considerations on both an individual and organisational level. With remote working across borders now a common feature in the post-pandemic economy, it’s important that employers take a proactive approach to managing cultural differences positively, to enhance workforce cohesion, collaboration and […]
Work Visa USA: Your Guide to Application & Types
To work in the US as a non-US citizen or without US permanent residence status you will need to apply for the relevant visa and work authorisation. US work visas are divided into categories for temporary or permanent work. Some of the more commonly used routes for temporary work include: L-1 visa for transferring executives, managers, or […]
Employee Stranded Abroad: Managers’ Guide
In this guide, we consider some of the problems you may have to deal with if an employee is stranded abroad or if their holiday is cancelled at the last minute. Stranded employees Pay for time off work One of the primary concerns of stranded employees will be whether they are entitled to be […]