Directors Remuneration: Pay, Benefits & Compliance
Directors’ remuneration refers to the compensation provided to company directors for their roles and responsibilities. It typically includes a combination of salary, bonuses, benefits, share options and pensions. For publicly listed companies in the UK, directors’ remuneration must align with corporate governance guidelines and reflect the company’s performance and strategic objectives. Determining appropriate remuneration is […]
Directors’ Service Agreement: Protect Your Business
Directors have specific statutory duties and responsibilities in relation to the organisation, which should be addressed within a directors’ service agreement. More than a compliance requirement, the agreement can also be used by the business to protect its interests in the event of the director’s exit. For UK employers, having a well-drafted director’s service agreement […]
Health and Safety Unfair Dismissal: Employer Guidance
As an employer, you have a duty of care to ensure the health and safety of your staff. If an employee believes you are falling short of this requirement, they can complain. The law recognises that employees making such complaints should be protected from unfair treatment resulting from raising the issue or whistleblowing. As such, […]
Can You Change a Contract After TUPE?
Under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE), employees’ terms and conditions of employment are protected when a business or service is transferred to a new employer. Following a transfer, employers cannot make changes to employment contracts if the sole or main reason for the change is the transfer itself. Any changes made […]
Disciplinary Hearing Guide for Employers
A disciplinary hearing is a formal meeting between an employer and an employee to address concerns about the employee’s conduct or performance. It is a key step in the disciplinary process, and typically follows an investigation into alleged misconduct or breaches of workplace policies. The purpose of the hearing is to give the employee an […]
How Long Does A DBS Last?
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is a criminal record check that an employer can request as part of their recruitment and onboarding process. DBS checks are useful in ensuring that the employer is only recruiting suitable people into their organisation and for the job role in question. This is especially important when the […]
Resignation With Immediate Effect: Advice For Employers
Resignation with immediate effect occurs when an employee informs their employer that they are leaving their role without providing the notice period required by their contract. It is an unusual situation and can have significant implications for both the employee and the employer. Employers will generally want to avoid a scenario where an employee resigns […]
UK/EU Youth Experience Scheme: Hiring Relief?
The UK and European Union have announced plans to develop a new “youth experience scheme”, as part of broader efforts to rebuild post-Brexit cooperation in areas such as trade, security and people-to-people exchange. Although full details of the youth scheme have yet to be finalised, both sides have confirmed their intention to negotiate a formal […]
Written Warning Guide for Employers
A written warning is a formal step an employer can take when addressing concerns about an employee’s conduct or performance. Employers generally issue written warnings after informal measures have failed or where the situation is too serious to be dealt with informally but does not yet warrant dismissal. Common examples include repeated lateness, breaches of […]
Workplace Investigation Process UK: Key Steps
A workplace investigation is a formal process used by employers to examine allegations of misconduct, grievances or disputes within the organisation. Handled well, investigations can play a vital role in resolving issues fairly, ensuring decisions are based on facts and supporting a fair outcome for everyone involved. Compare this to a poorly managed investigation, which […]