Workplace Investigation Process UK: Key Steps
A workplace investigation is a formal process used by employers to examine allegations of misconduct, grievances or disputes within the organisation. Handled well, investigations can play a vital role in resolving issues fairly, ensuring decisions are based on facts and supporting a fair outcome for everyone involved. Compare this to a poorly managed investigation, which […]
Grievance at Work Guide for Employers
There are various ways that a grievance at work can be dealt with, depending on the nature and severity of the issues being raised. In some cases, a relatively minor matter may be dealt with informally but, if not effectively resolved, this may need to be dealt with by way of a formal grievance procedure. […]
Statutory Notice Period Rules: Employers’ Guide
Even if you have a valid reason for terminating an employee’s employment contract, you must follow a fair and lawful dismissal procedure. This includes giving an employee any legal notice period or pay-in-lieu-of-notice that they are entitled to. The dismissal process can be complicated legally, requiring careful handling and a thorough understanding of the law. […]
Do You Have To Advertise A Job?
Advertising a job vacancy is a standard recruitment practice for employers looking for someone to fill a position in their business. This could be where a vacancy has arisen following the departure of an existing employee or because a new role has been created. However, the employer may already have a candidate in mind for […]
ETO TUPE & Making Workforce Changes
The ETO reason under TUPE refers to an Economic, Technical, or Organisational reason that can justify changes to employees’ roles or redundancies during or after a transfer of undertakings. TUPE, or the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations, is designed to protect employees’ terms and conditions when their employment transfers to a new employer […]
DBS Check Documents: A Guide for UK Employers
As an employer, it is important to understand what level of DBS check you can request by law when recruiting someone as part of your pre-employment screening procedures. You should also know the cost of a DBS check, what DBS check documents need to be provided by a prospective employee, how to check documents during […]
Garden Leave: Guide for UK Employers
Garden leave is used by employers as a protective measure to ensure that key employees exiting a business have a minimal impact on its reputation and ongoing success. That said, the use of garden leave does not come without cost and certain risks for the employer. In the following article, we examine the pros and […]
Automatically Unfair Dismissal: UK Employer Guide
There are certain circumstances in which a dismissal may be classed as automatically unfair, regardless of the employee’s length of service. It’s a common misconception that an employee that has not yet accrued two years’ continuous service can be dismissed without the need to provide a fair reason or to follow a fair process. If […]
Religious Discrimination: Guide for UK Employers
Religious discrimination occurs when an individual is treated unfairly due to their religion, beliefs, or lack of belief. It is prohibited under the Equality Act 2010, which protects employees and job applicants from discrimination in the workplace. Employers are required to ensure that their policies and practices do not unfairly disadvantage individuals based on their […]
Undermined at Work? Practical Workplace Advice
Being undermined at work refers to actions or behaviours that intentionally weaken an individual’s authority, confidence, or ability to perform their role effectively. Examples include openly questioning someone’s decisions, excluding them from important meetings, spreading rumours, or sabotaging their work. Such behaviour can occur between colleagues or be directed by a manager towards an employee. […]