EHRC Issues Interim Guidance on Woman Definition Ruling
In response to the recent Supreme Court ruling in For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has issued interim guidance to help provide employers and other duty-bearers with some clarity on the practical implications of the decision. The interim guidance is to be followed by more in-depth […]
Avoiding Employer Breaches of Employment Contracts
Employers risk legal claims if they breach the terms of an employment contract with an employee. In this guide, we explore the different types of terms that make up an employment contract—both express and implied—and provide guidance on how employers can avoid breaches and address issues effectively. Understanding employment contracts An employment contract […]
TOIL Policy: Time Off in Lieu Rules
An effective TOIL policy can help ensure a consistent and legally compliant approach to managing time off in lieu for overtime. What is TOIL? TOIL stands for ‘Time Off In Lieu’. It refers to time off given to an employee to ‘replace’ any overtime they have already worked. Employees may earn the right […]
Overpayment of Wages: Employer Rights
What are your options as an employer if there has been an overpayment of wages? The general rule is that if an employer has overpaid an employee, the overpayment of wages should be repaid even if the mistake was the employer’s. In other words, the employer is legally entitled to recover any salary overpayment from […]
Constructive Dismissal Examples: A Guide for Employers
If an employee feels forced to resign because they’ve been mistreated at work, they may be able to claim constructive dismissal. As an employer, these cases can be costly and complex to defend, so being able to pre-empt any resignation decision can save you time and money. It can also help to safeguard a valuable […]
Scale Up Visa Change of Employer
The scale up route allows qualifying skilled foreign nationals to work in the UK for at least 2 years without significant restrictions. For employers, the route aims to help with faster and easier recruitment of talented overseas nationals, especially once visa-holders have already worked in the UK for at least 6 months for their scale […]
Long Residence Guidance (ILR Applicant Guide)
If you have 10 years’ residence in the UK, you may be eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). In this long residence guidance, we explain the rules on ILR eligibility under the 10-year route and the application process you will need to follow. We also consider some of the common pitfalls in […]
Permanent Resident UK: ILR & Settlement Options
The term Permanent Resident UK is often used to describe individuals with long-term residency rights, but it is not an official immigration status in the UK. The closest equivalent is Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), which allows a person to live, work and study in the country without time restrictions. ILR can be obtained through […]
Appraisals: Best Practices for UK Employers
For employers, appraisals are an important part of the performance management process, to ensure employees are meeting their objectives and performance expectations. It is also important to give employees the opportunity to discuss their perspective on their performance and to share their career aspirations, and discuss how the organisation can help the employee to realise […]
Change of Employment Contract: Key Guidelines
A change of employment contract terms can present legal risk for employers and can raise significant concerns with affected employees. In this guide for employers, we explain the legal position on varying contract terms and how to approach any such change with individuals to reduce potential for complaints and negative impact on working relations and […]