Compulsory Redundancy Guide for Employers
Whatever the business driver behind redundancy, employers must in all cases follow a fair and transparent procedure when making someone redundant. In this guide for employers, we explain the process you need to follow when making compulsory redundancies. What is compulsory redundancy? A redundancy situation is where you terminate an employee’s contract of employment because you […]
Immigration Fee Clawback Agreement: What Are the Rules?
UK immigration fees are substantial. If your organisation employs or sponsors migrant workers, you may offer to fund certain immigration, visa or sponsorship fees on behalf of the worker as part of the pre-employment negotiations. If you do take on immigration costs for a worker, what are your rights if the worker leaves your organisation, […]
How to Check Employees’ Right to Work in the UK
Checking employees’ Right to Work is a legal requirement for all UK employers to ensure that individuals they hire are authorised to work in the country. The process involves verifying the individual’s identity and their immigration status. Employers can conduct these checks digitally or manually, depending on the individual’s status and circumstances. Failure to check […]
List A and B: Right to Work Document Guide
Under the UK’s legal framework to prevent illegal working, employers are required to conduct right to work checks for all new hires and carry out follow-up checks on existing employees with time-limited permissions to work in the UK. Ensuring compliance with these requirements is essential to avoid penalties and maintain lawful employment practices. An individual’s […]
Employee Signed Off Work with Stress?
Stress-related sickness absence has become increasingly prevalent in the workplace. Employers face a balancing act between supporting their employees’ wellbeing while minimising the risk of operational disruption and impact on other employees resulting from individuals being signed off work with stress. The following guide examines the rights and responsibilities of employees who are absent due […]
Working Under Protest: Guide for UK Employers
When an employee is working under protest, it is imperative as an employer that you seek to resolve the issues that form the basis of their complaint as soon as possible, otherwise you potentially risk exposure to claims for breach of contract or constructive dismissal. Working under protest is when an employee continues to perform […]
Refused Entry to the UK: Reasons and Next Steps
It’s not uncommon for travellers to be refused entry to the UK at the border. Even if you have been granted a UK visa or ETA approval in advance of travel, you’re not guaranteed entry into the country. This is because UK border officials have the power to refuse entry into the UK, even if […]
How to Write a Job Offer Letter: Tips for Employers
A job offer letter is used when an employer would like to offer a candidate a position with their organisation. Having been through what is often likely to be a lengthy recruitment process, sifting through applications and shortlisting applicants for interview, it can feel like a huge relief to select the successful candidate. However, it […]
Enhanced Maternity Pay: Guide for Employers
Providing employees with enhanced contractual rights when it comes to maternity pay can help to attract and retain top talent within the workforce. However, employers should first understand how enhanced maternity pay provisions operate in practice, from how these differ to statutory maternity pay to the conditions that can be used to qualify any enhanced […]
Restructuring & Role Changes: Guide for Employers
Restructuring and role changes occur when an organisation makes adjustments to its structure, workforce or job roles to better meet business needs. Examples include combining roles, changing job responsibilities or removing positions to improve efficiency, reduce costs, or adapt to market conditions. Restructuring can, however, be a challenging and unsettling experience for all those involved. […]