European Visitors: UK ETA Scheme Now Open for Applications
Staring today, 5 March 2025, eligible European travellers can now apply for Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) if they intend to visit the UK on or after 2 April 2025. While certain non-Europeans already need an ETA to visit the UK, from 2 April 2025, European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) and Swiss nationals will […]
Fixed-Term Contract UK: Meaning, Rules & Employee Rights
Fixed term contracts sit in a legally sensitive space within UK employment law. While they offer employers flexibility in workforce planning, they are subject to a specific statutory regime that removes many of the assumptions employers still make about time-limited employment. In practice, fixed term contracts often generate more legal exposure than permanent contracts when […]
Disciplinary Procedure Guide for Managers
When an employee has acted inappropriately at work or they have gone against company policy, employers can respond by taking disciplinary action. Embarking on a formal disciplinary procedure may become necessary to ensure that any unacceptable or improper behaviour at work, or poor performance matters, that cannot be resolved informally are appropriately addressed. Regardless of […]
Fit Note Guidance for Employers
A fit note, officially known as the Statement of Fitness for Work, is a medical document issued by a qualified healthcare professional in the UK. It is used to confirm whether an employee is unfit for work or may be fit for work with adjustments. Fit notes are typically required after seven consecutive days of […]