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 […]
Innovator Founder Visa to ILR
The route from Innovator Founder visa to ILR is relatively straightforward, but the requirements for UK settlement must be met and evidenced in your application. Innovator Founder visa to ILR eligibility requirements The Innovator Founder route is a route for overseas nationals who have come to the UK to establish a business based […]
Exclusivity Clause: What Employers Need to Know
Ensuring that staff are available for work, and unable to work for competitors, can often be key to running an effective business. The following practical guide to exclusivity clauses looks at how these types of clauses can be used in the employment context, and when these are legally enforceable. What is an exclusivity clause? […]
British Citizenship by Marriage: A Complete Guide
Marriage to a British citizen does not automatically grant the non-UK spouse British citizenship. British citizenship is attained by marriage through the process of naturalisation. This requires the non-UK spouse to meet eligibility criteria under the nationality rules and make a citizenship application to the Home Office. In this guide, we explain the requirements and […]
Employee Relocation Rights: Guide for Employers
Whatever your organisation’s reasons for moving premises -whether for financial reasons or to be nearer to customers – the relocation process is invariably complex, carrying a number of risks and challenges for employers. The priority should be retaining key personnel and maintaining a positive and productive workforce through the relocation process, while reducing legal risk […]
Employee Stranded Abroad: Managers’ Guide
In this guide, we consider some of the problems you may have to deal with if an employee is stranded abroad or if their holiday is cancelled at the last minute. Stranded employees Pay for time off work One of the primary concerns of stranded employees will be whether they are entitled to be […]
Three Month Notice Period: UK Employer Guide
When an employee is dismissed or made redundant, or where they resign, there will usually be a requirement for notice to be given, either on the part of the employer or employee. In some cases, the notice period might be as long as three months. If this is an obligation which neither party necessarily wishes […]
Menopause Policy Guide for UK Employers 2025
By implementing a written menopause policy at work, you can help to ensure that all staff feel fully supported by both management and co-workers during this potentially stressful and difficult phase — and that these individuals are treated fairly in the workplace, and with dignity and respect. Traditionally, women going through the menopause have largely […]