How to Reduce Absenteeism at Work
Absenteeism refers to an employee’s habitual absence from work, often without valid reason or prior approval. It can significantly impact workplace productivity, morale and operational costs. Employee absenteeism costs UK employers billions of pounds each year in lost working days, temporary replacement staff and sick pay. For UK employers, addressing absenteeism is an important aspect […]
Free Movement in the UK: Key Insights
Free movement refers to the ability of individuals to travel, live and work across borders without significant restrictions. In the United Kingdom, free movement has historically been associated with the rights granted to citizens of European Union (EU) member states, allowing them to move freely within the EU. However, following Brexit, the UK has undergone […]
Accused of Bullying at Work: Guide for Employers
Bullying at work involves behaviour that is intimidating, degrading, or humiliating, and it can take many forms, including verbal abuse, exclusion, or spreading rumours. Employers may face situations where an employee is accused of bullying, requiring careful handling to address the issue effectively while maintaining workplace fairness. Accusations of bullying can present risks for employers […]
Can Refugees or Asylum Seekers Work in the UK?
Refugees and asylum seekers in the UK have different rights to work, based on their legal status. While refugees are generally permitted to work without restriction, asylum seekers face limitations unless granted permission by the Home Office. Refugees are those whose asylum applications have been approved. They have been formally recognised as needing protection under […]
Employment Status: Types, Rights & Legal Guidance
An individual’s employment status will determine their employment rights and their employer’s legal obligations towards them. There are three types of employment status: employees, workers and those who are self-employed. Of these groups, employees have the most rights and entitlements in comparison to workers and the self-employed. In reality, there is not always agreement between […]
UK Immigration ID Check App 2026: What It Is & How to Use It
An important part of the application process when looking to extend a visa from within the UK, or to switch to a different visa, is to attend an appointment to provide evidence of your identity, and to submit your biometric information and supporting documentation. However, with advances in modern technology, it is now possible for […]
Temporary Shortage List to Replace Immigration Salary List
The Immigration Salary List is to be removed and will be replaced by a Temporary Shortage List for certain sub-degree occupations under the UK’s work visa sponsorship regime. What is changing? In May 2025, the UK Government released its immigration white paper, Restoring Control Over the Immigration System, introducing significant reforms aimed at […]
Workplace Grievance Guide for Employers
A grievance is a formal concern or complaint raised by an employee about issues they experience in the workplace. Employees can raise a grievance at work because of a broad range of workplace problems where the employer’s actions, or those of a work colleague, are felt to have been unfair or unwarranted. These may relate […]
Malingering, Fake Illness & Disciplinaries
If an employee is genuinely sick or injured, they are entitled to take time off work to recover. If an employer suspects an employee of malingering, and that they may not be genuinely ill or as ill as they claim, the employer can take steps to deal with the concerns. Malingering, often referred to as […]
Care Worker Visa Route to Close
The UK Government has confirmed that care workers will be removed from the visa sponsorship regime, bringing an end to overseas recruitment of care workers. The announcement forms part of the May 2025 immigration white paper, Restoring Control Over the Immigration System, which outlines wide-ranging changes to work visa eligibility and skilled worker access as […]