Not Working Your Notice UK
Employees leave roles in a wide range of circumstances. Most departures follow a planned notice period where both sides understand their obligations and responsibilities. Difficulties arise when an employee confirms they will not work their notice or simply stops attending work. For employers, this creates practical, financial and legal questions about pay, breach of contract […]
Repayment of Training Costs UK Guide
Investing in staff training is a commercial necessity, especially where roles require specific qualifications, licences or accreditations. For many employers, the concern is what happens if an employee leaves shortly after completing expensive training and the business is left with the bill and no return on its investment. This is where a properly drafted repayment […]
Holiday Entitlement When Leaving a Job
Holiday entitlement is a common source of dispute when employees leave a job. Employers must calculate accrued leave accurately to avoid unlawful deduction claims, payroll errors and compliance issues under the Working Time Regulations 1998. Getting the calculation right is also an important part of delivering a fair and transparent offboarding process that reflects well […]
Final Pay When Leaving a Job UK
Final pay is one of the most sensitive parts of the employment relationship. When someone leaves a job, the employer must ensure their final wages, holiday pay and any outstanding contractual payments are calculated accurately and paid on time. Errors lead to avoidable disputes, grievances and, in some cases, claims for unlawful deduction from wages. […]
Deductions from Wages UK: Employer Guide
Employers must manage wage deductions with precision because the legal framework in the UK is strict and employees are heavily protected against unauthorised reductions in pay. Payroll decisions that appear routine can carry significant risk if the deduction is not explicitly permitted under legislation, contract or written employee agreement. HR teams must therefore be clear […]
Employee Accidental Overpayment Salary Guide
Accidental salary overpayments create immediate financial, legal and operational pressure for employers. Whether caused by payroll input errors, incorrect hours, duplicated payments or outdated employee records, an overpayment must be handled carefully to avoid disputes, preserve trust and remain compliant with the Employment Rights Act 1996. Under section 14(1) ERA 1996, employers have a statutory […]
Apply for British Citizenship
Section A: How to Apply for British Citizenship Most people reach the point of looking at British citizenship after years of living here, often with ILR or Settled Status already in place. At that stage the question is not whether they can stay in the short term, but whether they want the permanence […]
Employment Rights Bill Unfair Dismissal: 6 Months Not Day 1
Employment Rights Bill Unfair Dismissal Manifesto Pledge & Initial Proposals The original plan was to introduce ordinary unfair dismissal protection from the first day of employment. This would have removed the existing two year qualifying period and created a new framework where every dismissal required a fair reason and a fair process from […]
Referee for British Citizenship: Requirements Explained
Section A: What is a Referee for British Citizenship? A referee for British citizenship is someone who confirms your identity and gives the Home Office a degree of assurance about who you are as part of your naturalisation application. Their role sounds like a straightforward tick-box exercise, but it carries weight. Every applicant has […]
British Citizenship Test: Applicants’ Guide
Section A: What is the British Citizenship Test? The British citizenship test, formally known as the Life in the UK test, is one of the mandatory requirements for most applicants seeking to naturalise as a British citizen. It is designed to assess an applicant’s knowledge of UK history, culture, society and the constitutional […]