Redeployment Rights: Guide for Employers
During the redundancy process, one of the requirements on the employer is to explore all suitable alternatives to making someone redundant. This could include considering options to redeploy the worker to a different role or a different part of the organisation. Employees do, however, have certain redeployment rights, making this a complex area of the […]
Right to Be Accompanied: Employer Guidance & Rules
The right to be accompanied is a legal entitlement under the Employment Relations Act 1999, allowing employees and workers to bring someone with them to certain workplace meetings, such as a disciplinary or grievance hearing. Employees can choose to be accompanied by a colleague, a trade union representative or an official employed by a trade […]
European Visitors: UK ETA Scheme Now Open for Applications
Staring today, 5 March 2025, eligible European travellers can now apply for Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) if they intend to visit the UK on or after 2 April 2025. While certain non-Europeans already need an ETA to visit the UK, from 2 April 2025, European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) and Swiss nationals will […]
UK Disciplinary Procedure 2026: Steps, Legal & Best Practice
When an employee has acted inappropriately at work or they have gone against company policy, employers can respond by taking disciplinary action. Embarking on a formal disciplinary procedure may become necessary to ensure that any unacceptable or improper behaviour at work, or poor performance matters, that cannot be resolved informally are appropriately addressed. Regardless of […]
Fit Note Guidance for Employers
A fit note, officially known as the Statement of Fitness for Work, is a medical document issued by a qualified healthcare professional in the UK. It is used to confirm whether an employee is unfit for work or may be fit for work with adjustments. Fit notes are typically required after seven consecutive days of […]
Amendments to Employment Rights Bill – March 2025
Following a round of consultations, the government has published its response, announcing a series of amendments to the Employment Rights Bill. Amendments to Employment Rights Bill The key changes to the Bill include: Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) Eligibility for SSP has been expanded to include approximately 1.3 million low-wage workers earning less […]
EEA PR Form: Status in 2025
Before the UK’s departure from the European Union, European Economic Area (EEA) nationals and their family members used the EEA (PR) form to apply for a document certifying permanent residence in the UK. It provided formal recognition of a person’s right to live in the UK permanently after exercising Treaty rights, such as working, studying, […]
New Statutory Miscarriage Leave for Bereaved Parents
The UK government has confirmed that parents who experience a miscarriage before 24 weeks of pregnancy will now be entitled to statutory bereavement leave of two weeks. The change will be brought in under the Employment Rights Bill, granting mothers and their partners the right to take two weeks of bereavement leave following pregnancy loss […]
EEA Registration Certificate: Status in 2025
The EEA Registration Certificate was a document issued to European Economic Area (EEA) nationals who wanted official confirmation of their right to live and work in the UK under EU free movement rules. While it was not a legal requirement for EEA citizens, the certificate was often used as proof of residence when dealing with […]
Form EEA EFM: Status in 2025
The EEA EFM Form was previously used by extended family members of European Economic Area (EEA) nationals to apply for a residence card or registration certificate in the UK. It was designed for individuals who did not fall into the category of direct family members, such as spouses or dependent children, but still had a […]