Alternatives to Pay Rises: Retain Talent
A high staff turnover can be an operational challenge for employers. A proactive approach to retaining talent can help to reduce the risk of losing valued workers and having to recruit to replace. But for employers facing rising costs and many other challenges as the economy re-adjusts post-pandemic, giving pay rises may simply not be […]
How Many Sick Days Before Disciplinary?
When managing sickness absence, employers have to balance the duty to support and ensure the employee is supported and receives what they are entitled to, while ensuring the needs of their organisation are protected. In cases of long term sickness absence, there may come a point when the employer has to consider if the situation […]
Can Staff Take Time Off Work for IVF?
In this guide for employers, we consider the current position in employment law relating to fertility treatment, including whether workers are allowed time off work for IVF and how and why employers should look to create a supportive environment for workers undergoing IVF. Implications of IVF treatment IVF is a type of fertility […]
Social Media Screening in Recruitment
Social media has changed how people and businesses interact, presenting both opportunities and risk. In the context of recruitment, employers routinely use social media platforms to advertise vacancies and to promote their employer brand. It has also become increasingly common practice for employers to use social media screening to find out more about job candidates. In […]
Toilet Breaks at Work
Employees are entitled by law to take certain rest breaks at work, but employers are also allowed to adopt policies to ensure that time taken for breaks is not abused or disruptive. In this guide, we explain the law on rest and toilet breaks and look at the key considerations for employers when managing breaks […]
Dealing with Conflicts of Interest at Work
In this guide for employers, we consider the risks associated with conflicts of interest at work, and the steps you can take to manage conflicts of interest and to mitigate legal and commercial risk. What are conflicts of interest at work? A conflict of interest arises where an employee’s personal interests are at […]
Skilled Worker Visa Points Guide
The Skilled Worker visa is the primary immigration route for overseas nationals looking to come to the UK to undertake skilled work. While the route offers UK employers access to the global pool of talent, strict eligibility criteria apply. This includes the requirement for the applicant to attain a certain number of Skilled Worker visa […]
Corporate Immigration Advice Service in the UK
In the UK, corporate immigration is governed by a complex framework of legislation, regulations and official guidance. For employers, ensuring that international employees can work legally and that they seamlessly integrate into the workforce is essential for staying competitive in a global market. But beyond this, non-compliance with immigration obligations can lead to significant penalties, […]
Employing Casual Workers (HR Help)
The term ‘casual worker’ describes an individual who is not part of a business’s permanent workforce. Casual workers typically supply services on a flexible or irregular basis, usually to meet varying demand for work. It is not defined in employment law, rather, it is a catch-all phrase used to describe someone who does not have […]
ETA: Electronic Travel Authorisation for the UK
Under the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme, certain travellers, including non-visa nationals, including those entering the UK under the Creative Worker Concession or to transit, will have to secure authorisation in advance of coming to the UK. In this guide, we explain what the UK ETA is, who will need an ETA and how […]