Form MN1: Register a Child as a British Citizen
To register your child for British citizenship, you will need to complete form MN1. Becoming a British citizen is a significant life event. As well as allowing your child to apply for a British passport, British citizenship also means your child can live, work and study in the UK on a permanent basis, entirely free […]
Collective Consultation for Redundancies
Making workers redundant can be fraught with legal pitfalls. Employers are under strict obligations to follow specific procedures including, where applicable, collective consultation with affected individuals. This is to help ensure that the redundancy process is fair, providing employee representatives and affected staff with the chance to have their say and make alternative suggestions. In […]
Can A Vehicle Tracker Be Used In A Disciplinary?
Vehicle tracking can help to boost the efficiency and productivity of a business, especially in monitoring a driver’s location and managing a fleet from virtually anywhere. As well as providing valuable, operational data, employers may also look to rely on vehicle tracking information as part of a disciplinary investigation. Can a vehicle tracker be used […]
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 […]
Employer Guide: Application Form Legalities
Application forms offer a standardised method for employers to gather essential information from job candidates. When used effectively, application forms help streamline the evaluation process, ensuring that all applicants are assessed on the same criteria, which aids in making fair and objective hiring decisions. However, while application forms can be a valuable tool, they also […]
Overtime Pay Rules
Overtime can offer employers critical flexibility in staffing, while employees can benefit from additional payment for the additional time worked. But while overtime is commonly used across the economy, in practice it’s not always clear who is entitled to overtime pay and how this should be calculated. When employers are not clear about their overtime […]
Immigrants’ Economic Contributions to the UK
An important consideration in the ongoing debate surrounding immigration relates to the economic contributions made by migrants. From filling critical skills gaps to bringing diverse perspectives and paying taxes, migrants continue to play a valuable role in driving growth and innovation within the UK economy, leading to job creation and economic resilience. However, immigration has […]
Contracts Hours and Pay
Employment contracts, hours, and pay are fundamental aspects of the working relationship between employers and employees in the UK. Key risks for employers include the potential for disputes over unclear contract terms, failure to comply with wage laws, or breaches of working time regulations. These issues are common grounds for tribunal claims, making careful consideration […]
Understanding the UK Labour Market: Opportunities Ahead
The UK labour market is undergoing substantial transformation, with new challenges and opportunities emerging against a backdrop of political and economic change. A recent shift to a Labour government brings proposed employment law reforms aimed at strengthening workers’ rights, potentially impacting hiring practices and workforce management across sectors. At the same time, a shifting geopolitical […]
Older Assignees & Expatriate Workers
The rise of Gen Z and millennials grabs headlines and companies scramble to accommodate the expectations of new generations. However, the fact that the workforce is ageing quickly is an equally important trend. This trend is a global one, not limited to Europe and North America. Workforces in many emerging markets in Asia and Latin […]