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 […]
PBS Dependant Visa UK Guide
A PBS dependant visa, or Family Member of a PBS Migrant visa as it is also known, gives permission to enter and remain in the UK to certain family members of individuals who have or are applying for a UK visa under the UK’s points-based system (PBS) for immigration. The ‘main applicant’ or ‘visa holder’ […]
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 […]
What is a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)?
The Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) is a reference number issued by UK educational institutions licensed as sponsors under the Student visa route. It confirms that an international student has been offered a place on an eligible course and that the institution will act as their visa sponsor. As an overseas national, if you […]
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 […]
Skilled Worker Dependant Visa: Complete Guide
The Skilled Worker Dependant visa allows family members of Skilled Worker visa holders to live, work, and study in the UK. Eligible dependants include spouses, partners and children under 18. Children aged 16 or over must show they are financially dependent, unmarried and not living independently unless in full-time education. A key risk is ensuring […]
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 […]
Dealing With Insubordination At Work
Insubordination at work can be a serious matter, given its effect of damaging working relationships, undermining organisational authority and the potential to impact wider team morale. But does insubordination warrant disciplinary action? Insubordination is when an employee refuses to follow a lawful and reasonable instruction from their employer or displays defiant or disrespectful behaviour. Examples […]