Working Out Redundancy Pay: Employers’ Guide
Redundancy pay is a statutory entitlement for eligible employees who are being made redundant by their employer. Redundancy pay is designed to alleviate the impact of job loss on the livelihoods and wellbeing of those affected, providing some financial breathing space to find new employment or transition to something new. Given the importance of redundancy […]
Dealing with Gross Misconduct at Work
Gross misconduct relates to the most severe breaches of workplace standards of behaviour that are sufficiently serious to potentially justify instant dismissal. Incidents of gross misconduct at work demand immediate and decisive action by the employer. However, responding to allegations of gross misconduct and taking disciplinary action against an employee are fraught with legal risk. Employers […]
Hiring Zero Hour Contract Workers
A zero hour contract is an agreement between an employer and worker that does not provide guaranteed working hours. Zero hour contracts have emerged as common practice within sectors such as retail due to the flexibility they give to both the employer and the employee. For employers, this means workers are only paid for the […]
Transitioning to an eVisa for UK BRP Holders
Currently, the UK visa system relies mostly on physical documents such as the Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) to manage and prove immigration status for large numbers of migrants. The BRP card holds visa details and acts as proof of the holder’s immigration status and rights when in the UK. However, as part of a wider Home Office […]
New Fire & Rehire Code of Practice in Force
A new Statutory Code of Practice on Fire and Rehire took effect on 18 July 2024. Formally known as the Statutory Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement, the new guidance now has to be taken into account by employment tribunals on relevant cases, such as unfair dismissal claims. It’s important to note that this […]
King’s Speech 2024: Employment Law Reforms
During the State Opening of Parliament on 17 July 2024, the first since the latest UK general election, the King delivered a speech setting out the new Government’s legislative priorities for the coming months. The speech and accompanying memorandum included 40 bills, with two relating to employment law: the Employment Rights Bill and the Equality […]
Payment in Lieu of Notice: PILON Rules
Payment in lieu of notice, or PILON, is where an employee is paid by their employer for their notice period instead of them working this time when their employment is terminated without notice. PILON can apply to many different types of dismissal. If an employer fails to meet their obligations by not paying the correct […]
Phased Retirement Guide for Employers
Phased retirement is an approach taken by some employers that gives employees more flexibility in how they manage the transition from full-time employment to retirement. This could be in the form of fewer working hours or responsibilities, or even a different role. In this guide for employers, we share practical tips on how to implement […]
Self Sponsorship Visa UK
While there is no dedicated self sponsorship visa for the UK, there are visa options that can allow you to move to Britain to work for yourself. In this guide, we look at the most commonly used UK visa for those who are self employed – the Skilled Worker visa, as well as the Innovator Founder […]
Employment Case Law Update June 2024
Read on for our monthly digest for employers on upcoming employment law changes and key, recent employment tribunal cases. Indirect Discrimination Boohene and Ors v Royal Parks Ltd The claimants were employed by a contractor working on an outsourced maintenance contract for Royal Parks. Although Royal Parks had committed to ensuring its employees […]