Comprehensive TUPE Guide for UK Employers
The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (TUPE) regulations ensure employees’ terms and conditions are preserved when their employment transfers to a new employer and that employers follow the correct legal procedure through the transfer process. TUPE transfers impact both employees’ rights and employers’ obligations. It is a complex piece of legislation with potentially significant […]
When Does TUPE Not Apply?
The law on transfers of undertakings is intended to support a relatively simple underlying purpose: to protect and preserve an employee’s rights if the business that employs them changes hands. The legislation itself, however, is notoriously complex and technical. It is therefore important, especially for the incoming employer, to understand when and why the statutory […]
Living in the UK with EU Settled Status
With settled status in the UK, you can live, work and study here indefinitely, and you’re not longer subject to immigration restrictions when entering and leaving the country. It can also go someway to helping you feel settled that the UK is your home. Settled status also offers a path to British citizenship. Since the […]
Holiday Sickness and Leave
Managing employee time off is a daily concern for employers. Whether the absence relates to authorised annual leave, long-term sickness absence or is due to unplanned or unforeseen circumstances, employers must handle employee absences lawfully, fairly and consistently to avoid legal complaints and damage to workforce morale. Section A: Holiday Entitlement Holiday entitlement […]
Wrongful Dismissal: Employers’ Guide
Wrongful dismissal is a specific type of claim where an employee is alleging their employer has breached contractual terms when terminating their employment. In this guide, we consider the legal and practical implications of wrongful dismissal claims and the measures that can be taken to reduce the risk of tribunal proceedings. What is wrongful […]
Health and Wellbeing
Employee health and wellbeing are core areas of responsibility for employers, both in terms of meeting their legal obligations and in creating productive, positive, and sustainable workplace environments. An effective approach to supporting workforce wellbeing should cover the physical, mental, and emotional health of employees, alongside work-life balance and a supportive work atmosphere. By focusing […]
Immigration Guide for EU, EEA & Swiss Citizens
The UK immigration system was subject to substantial reform following Brexit, the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union on 31 January 2020. Among the most significant changes were those related to the rights and status of EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens in the UK. Post-Brexit, and following the end of EU/UK free movement, the UK now […]
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 […]
Flexible Working Policy Guide
Flexible working is the umbrella term given to any working arrangement that provides a degree of flexibility in how, when, or where an employee works. This can include remote working, flexi-time, part-time hours, job sharing, or a combination of these setups. The general goal of flexible work is to provide employees with a greater work-life balance, […]
Office Dress Code: Employers’ Guide
Dress codes at work can be effective in ensuring consistency of service and to maintain high standards of appearance in the workplace. Depending on your workplace environment, there may also be health and safety requirements to consider in relation to dress codes, and in customer-facing roles, such as retail and hospitality, the dress code can […]