Employment Law for Part-Time Workers UK
Part-time working is a long-established and widely used feature of the UK labour market. Many employers rely on part-time staff to manage fluctuating demand, retain experienced workers, or support flexible working arrangements. While part-time working can offer clear operational benefits, it also carries specific legal obligations that employers must understand and apply consistently. UK employment […]
Part-time Workers Regulations 2000 Explained
Part-time working is a permanent feature of the UK labour market, used across sectors to meet both business needs and employee preferences. While flexibility can bring operational advantages, it also carries legal risk if part-time workers are treated less favourably than their full-time counterparts without lawful justification. The Part-time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) […]
How Many Hours is Part Time? 2026 Guide
Part-time work has become increasingly common in the UK as both employers and employees seek greater flexibility in their work arrangements. The trend is driven by diverse factors, including the growing importance of work-life balance, the rise of the gig economy and changing workforce demographics. For employers, the challenges when dealing with part-time hours include […]
Employment Law When Hiring Agency Workers UK
Hiring agency workers is a common feature of the modern UK workforce. Employers rely on agency labour to manage fluctuating demand, cover short-term absences, access specialist skills, and maintain operational flexibility without committing to permanent headcount. While this model offers clear commercial advantages, it also raises distinct employment law and compliance considerations that employers must […]
Conflict and Resolution
Conflict at work can arise in many forms, from raising concerns informally to pursuing formal disputes. If handled positively and at an early stage, conflict can strengthen working relationships, build trust and prevent issues from escalating. Employers should understand how workers can raise problems, how concerns should be addressed and when formal processes or external […]
Consultation and Change
Change in the workplace can be positive when it is managed lawfully and communicated clearly, but it can also lead to conflict if handled poorly. Employers should consult workers about proposed changes and understand the rights workers have when their roles, terms or working arrangements are affected. Effective consultation can improve working relationships, reduce resistance […]
Starting and Ending Employment
Starting and ending employment brings legal responsibilities for both employers and workers. Clear processes at recruitment, during employment and at termination help reduce disputes and ensure statutory rights are respected. A key part of this is understanding employment status, as it determines the rights a worker can enforce and the obligations an employer must meet. […]
UK Settled Status: Eligibility, Rights & How to Apply 2026
Section A: What is Settled Status? Settled status is a form of indefinite leave to remain (ILR) granted under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS). It applies to eligible EU, EEA and Swiss citizens and certain family members, who were living in the UK by 11pm on 31 December 2020 and who can show […]
Terminating Zero Hour Contract: UK Employer Guide
Zero-hours contracts continue to be widely used by UK employers as a way of managing fluctuating demand and workforce flexibility. However, when an organisation decides to end a zero-hours arrangement, the legal position is rarely as simple as “just stopping the work”. Terminating a zero hour contract can expose employers to legal risk if employment […]
Migrants’ English Language Requirement Raised for UK Work Visas
Changes to Migrants’ English Language Requirement Under revised Immigration Rules, applicants seeking an initial grant of permission under the Skilled Worker, High Potential Individual (HPI) and Scale-up visa routes on or after 8 January 2026 are required to meet a higher English language standard of B2 under the Common European Framework of Reference […]