Paternity Leave Guide for Employers
Employers have to meet a number of legal responsibilities in relation to paternity leave. In this guide, we look at what employers should do to comply with their obligations while supporting employees taking paternity leave. Section A: UK Paternity Rights at Work Where an employee is expecting a baby and will have paternal […]
Shared Parental Leave: Complete Employer Guide
With Shared Parental Leave (SPL), parents can opt to share up to 50 weeks of leave and up to 37 weeks of pay between them in the 12 months after their child is born or, if adopted, placed with the family. In this guide, we summarise the rules on SPL and how employers can approach […]
Adoption Leave: Employers’ Guide
When an employee is going through the process of adopting a child, or having a child through a surrogacy arrangement, they may be eligible for statutory adoption leave and adoption pay, provided they meet the relevant requirements. Most employers are aware of the rights and responsibilities around maternity, paternity and parental leave and pay. What […]
Lone Working: Guidance for Employers
Lone working is commonplace in the UK across a range of industry sectors. Where such arrangements are in place, employers are under specific legal obligations to safeguard the health and wellbeing of personnel carrying out their duties in isolation. In this guide, we set out the rules and obligations on employers in relation to lone […]
Tier 4 Visa: Guide for International Students
The Tier 4 visa has now been replaced by the Student Visa route. Read our comprehensive guide to the UK Student Visa here. Section A: What is a Tier 4 visa? The Tier 4 Student visa is now closed to new applicants, and has been replaced by the Student Visa. When […]
Age Discrimination: Guide for Employers
Age discrimination, also known as ageism, is one of the most common forms of unfair treatment at work. Age discrimination is often associated with bias against older employees, but younger workers can also face discrimination based on their age. For older workers, discrimination might include being overlooked for promotions, excluded from training opportunities, or facing […]
Shortage Occupation List 2024
The Shortage Occupation List has been replaced by the Immigration Salary List (ISL). The ISL specifies occupations where a reduced general salary threshold is available to Skilled Worker visa applicants. This article predates the removal of the Shortage Occupation List. Please refer to our guide to the ISL for up to date information about sponsoring […]
Can You Dismiss an Employee for Being Drunk at Work
Working under the influence of alcohol can present a serious health and safety risk and could have major implications for the employer, the employee and their colleagues. While being drunk at work in the UK is not a crime in itself, it can lead to disciplinary action, including dismissal, depending on the employer’s policies and […]
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 […]
Grievance Procedure: Steps for Employers
Dealing with grievances in an effective and proportionate way is important when it comes to minimising conflict in the workplace, not to mention the risk of tribunal claims. The following guide for employers sets out the key elements of a lawful grievance procedure, including the possible grievance outcomes resulting from either an informal or formal […]