EEA FM Form: Status in 2025
The EEA FM Form was previously used by non-EEA family members of European Economic Area (EEA) nationals to apply for a residence card or registration certificate in the UK. It provided confirmation of the individual’s right to live in the UK under EU free movement rules. Since the UK left the European Union, the immigration […]
EEA Permanent Residence: Guide for 2025
EEA Permanent Residence was a UK status granted to eligible European Economic Area nationals and their family members under EU free movement rules. However, following Brexit, this status is no longer valid, and those who previously held it must apply for a different form of UK immigration status. The EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) was introduced […]
EEA National: UK Residency, Work & Post-Brexit Rules
An EEA national is a citizen of a country within the European Economic Area (EEA), which includes all EU member states, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway. Switzerland is not part of the EEA but has similar rights under separate agreements. Before Brexit, EEA nationals could live, work, and study in the UK without […]
Plans for Right to Disconnect Shelved
The UK government’s plans to introduce a legal “right to disconnect”—allowing workers to ignore work-related communications outside of office hours—appear to have been scrapped. Right to disconnect – status update The proposal was initially a key element of Sir Keir Starmer’s “New Deal for Working People,” aimed at strengthening employment rights and improving […]
Employee Assistance Programme: HR Guide
An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is a workplace initiative designed to support employees with personal or professional issues that may impact their wellbeing, productivity or performance. Typically funded by the employer, EAPs provide confidential services such as counselling, mental health support, legal advice and financial guidance. The programmes can be delivered via telephone, online resources […]
Staff Turnover UK 2026: How to Calculate & Improve
Staff turnover refers to the rate at which employees leave a company and are replaced. It includes voluntary resignations, retirements, dismissals or redundancies. While some turnover is natural, high staff turnover can be costly and disruptive for UK employers. Given current talent and skills shortages across all areas of the economy, it has become business-critical […]
Favouritism in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know
Favouritism in the workplace, or being perceived to be treating some staff more favourably than others without good reason, can create tensions and expose employers to legal claims. Favouritism in the workplace can happen when an individual, usually someone in a more senior position, treats one employee more favourably than another for reasons that are […]
Dogs in the Workplace: Benefits, Risks & Policies
Dogs may make the workplace more friendly and enjoyable, enhancing employee morale, increasing productivity and strengthening relationships, but they can also be disruptive and may potentially cause damage or injury. If you choose to develop a dog-friendly workplace, you must establish clear standards and be open and honest about expectations and restrictions. If your company […]
How to Spot a Fake Sick Note
An important aspect of an organisation’s absence management programme will be identifying and dealing with suspected fraudulent sickness absence and non-genuine sickness claims (‘pulling sickies’) or exaggerating symptoms or a condition to justify more time off work. For managers and HR, this means being alert to signs of potential issues, such as being given a […]
Job Offer Letter UK 2026: What to Include, Examples & Tips
A job offer letter is used when an employer would like to offer a candidate a position with their organisation. Having been through what is often likely to be a lengthy recruitment process, sifting through applications and shortlisting applicants for interview, it can feel like a huge relief to select the successful candidate. However, it […]