Lying on a CV & Fake CVs: Employers’ Guide
During the hiring process companies of all sizes can fall victim to applicants lying or embellishing their CVs. With employers across sectors struggling to fill vacancies, and HR departments reluctant to conduct reference checks because it can be time consuming, CV fraud is on the rise and becoming a challenge for recruiters. But there are […]
Workplace Investigations: Guide for UK Employers
Workplace investigations present considerable risks for employers. While their primary purpose is to minimise risk when resolving certain issues and disputes at work, HR investigations have to be handled fairly and employers should follow ACAS guidance on disciplinary and grievance matters. The purpose of an HR investigation is to enable the employer to understand the […]
Employment Rights Bill: Guide for Employers
The Employment Rights Bill will be the most substantial shift in UK workplace regulation of recent times. The Bill is the Labour government’s headline employment law reform, setting out a long list of new employer duties and worker entitlements, many of which are expected to come into force from 2026. Key measures include day-one protection […]
NDAs: How to Use Employment Non Disclosure Agreements
A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is a legal contract used to protect sensitive or confidential information from being shared or misused. NDAs are commonly used by UK employers when disclosing proprietary business information to employees, contractors or third parties. The agreement sets out the terms under which information can be shared and the restrictions on its […]
Legal Implications of Working Two Jobs
The growth of side jobs and portfolio working, especially given economic pressures and changing work culture, means that employers are increasingly likely to encounter staff with secondary work. While not necessarily unlawful, this can create a number of legal, operational and reputational considerations. In this guide for employers, we explain the practical and legal implications […]
Holiday Pay & Entitlement: Employers’ Guide
Entitlement to paid time off work is a fundamental workplace right in the UK. How much pay and time off work someone is entitled to will depend on several factors. As such, this places an obligation on employers to ensure they are calculating holiday pay and entitlement correctly, or risk unwanted complaints and disputes with […]
TUPE Q and A for Employees: Employer Guide
The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006, or ‘TUPE regulations’, ensure that employees are not unfairly disadvantaged when their employment is transferred to a new employer. Under TUPE, the employment contracts of transferring employees, including all rights and obligations, must be preserved by the incoming employer, and both the outgoing and incoming employers […]
Restrictive Covenants: UK Employers’ Guide
Restrictive covenants in employment contracts can play an important role in protecting an organisation’s commercial interests and managing risks when an employee leaves. While implied contract terms provide some measure of protection for the employer during the employee’s period of employment, using restrictive covenants within contracts of employment can provide protection after the employment has […]
When Does TUPE Apply? An Employer’s Guide
The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE) 2006 are notoriously onerous on employers. However, TUPE only applies to certain types of business transactions and transfers. As such, employers will need to determine if a transaction is covered by TUPE before proceeding with the transfer, as this will shape both affected employees’ rights and […]
Grievance Procedure: Steps for Employers
Dealing with grievances in an effective and proportionate way is important when it comes to minimising conflict in the workplace, not to mention the risk of tribunal claims. The following guide for employers sets out the key elements of a lawful grievance procedure, including the possible grievance outcomes resulting from either an informal or formal […]