Bringing the Company Into Disrepute
Bringing a company into disrepute refers to actions or behaviour by an employee, contractor or representative that negatively impacts the organisation’s reputation. It can include conduct both inside and outside the workplace that creates public criticism, loss of trust or damage to the company’s standing with stakeholders, customers, or the public. In such situations, the […]
Protected Disclosure: Employers’ Guide
Whether an employee’s complaint is classed as a protected disclosure is critical to determine if they are protected as a whistleblower. By understanding the meaning of a protected disclosure within the context of whistleblowing, this can help employers to respond appropriately to employee concerns and complaints about any wrongdoing at work without falling foul of […]
How Many Hours is Full Time?
Determining how many hours is full time can be important for both employees and employers to help determine their respective rights and responsibilities at work. The following guide looks at how to establish how many hours is full time when compared with part time workers, and how this impacts workers’ rights and entitlements. How […]
When an Employee Loses their Right to Work
If you become aware that an employee has lost their right to work, your next steps will be critical to ensure you do not breach your obligations under UK immigration and employment laws. In this guide, we explore the necessary steps for employers and the various implications of an employee losing their right to work. […]
Shift Allowance: Guide for UK Employers
Employees have a number of well-established rights around pay in the UK, from being paid a minimum wage to not having unlawful deductions made from their wages. However, when it comes to shift allowances, employers are not always as confident about what they can and cannot pay an employee, and whether the employee is automatically […]
Unconscious Bias Test: Guide for Employers
Unconscious bias at work can make people feel left out, that they are being treated unfavourably and even discriminated against. It can also limit the benefits of diversity in the workplace. These outcomes are often not intentional, although having workplace processes that rely on human judgement, from recruitment through to performance management, runs the risk […]
Form FLR IR: Extend Your UK Stay
It’s important to apply to extend your leave before it expires, to avoid overstaying and becoming unlawfully present in the UK. Form FLR IR is used to apply to extend your stay in the UK where you fall within certain visa categories. What is Form FLR IR? The FLR(IR) application, or Further Leave […]
SET F: ILR Application For a Child
If you are applying for UK settlement either on behalf a child or if you are under 18, you would need to complete form SET F and submit the required supporting documentation. Individuals granted settlement, or ‘indefinite leave to remain’ (ILR), have no time restrictions on their stay in the UK, and no restrictions on […]
Workplace Harassment Guide for UK Employers
Workplace harassment is a form of unlawful discrimination. Under the Equality Act 2010, employers have a legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent harassment in the workplace and ensure the wellbeing of their workforce. Following a change in the law from 26 October 2024, employers must be proactive in mitigating the risk of sexual […]
Global Assignment Best Practice Guide
When planning and preparing for a global assignment, there are numerous factors that have the potential to contribute to its overall success, with benefits both for your business and for the assignee. The following guide looks at best practice for employers when deploying personnel overseas, from the employee experience to the flexibility of different types […]