ET3 Form: Respond to an Employment Tribunal Claim
The ET3 form is the document employers must complete when responding to an Employment Tribunal claim made against them. When an employee submits an ET1 form to start a claim, such as for unfair dismissal or discrimination, the tribunal sends a copy to the employer along with the ET3 response form. Employers have 28 days […]
Person Specification: Guide for Employers
Each stage of your recruitment process should be designed to help you find the ideal candidate for the role and your organisation. One of the first things an employer should do when recruiting is to write a person specification. A person specification is a document that outlines the essential and desirable attributes required for a […]
Relocation Policy Guide for Employers
A relocation policy outlines the support and guidelines provided by employers when employees are required to move to a new location for work. Relocation may occur due to business expansion, role changes, or the closure or relocation of existing offices. Handled badly, a workplace relocation has the potential to create legal risk, impact morale and […]
Contingent Workers: Guide for UK Employers
Employers are increasingly turning to more flexible arrangements to engage workers beyond the traditional permanent employment contract. Among the alternatives, using contingent workers may offer organisations a more agile and cost-effective solution to meeting specific skill needs without the long-term commitment of recruiting permanent employees. A contingent worker is someone hired on a temporary, freelance […]
ACAS Shared Parental Leave: Guide for Employers
Eligible employees are entitled to take time off work as shared parental leave (SPL). As an employer, you will need to understand the statutory rights and responsibilities of your employees in relation to SPL and what this means for your business in practice when handling a request for SPL. Shared Parental Leave allows eligible parents […]
Being Made Redundant? Your Rights
Being made redundant can be a hugely stressful process. Understanding your employment rights in the context of a redundancy situation can help to ease some of your practical and financial concerns, from how much notice you should get and what you should be paid, to whether or not you’re being treated fairly by your employer […]
How to Write a Redundancy Letter
Employers have to act fairly and lawfully when making employees redundant. Communication with affected employees will be critical as you move through the redundancy process, to update employees, meet your legal obligations and avoid the risk of tribunal claims. A redundancy letter is a formal document issued by an employer to inform an employee that […]
Performance Related Pay Explained
Performance related pay is any form of pay system in which some component of remuneration or salary progression is contingent on performance, either individually or jointly, usually measured against a set of pre-agreed objectives. Commonly used to incentivise productivity and reward success, PRP schemes can take various forms, such as commission-based structures, bonuses, or salary […]
Retention of HR Records: Guidelines & Best Practices
All employers, regardless of their size, will need to collect and retain certain data relating to each member of staff that they employ. HR records can cover a wide range of data relating to working for an organisation and arising naturally throughout the lifecycle of a person’s employment, from their job application and proof of […]
Unfair Dismissal Claims: A Guide for Employers
Employers must understand their legal obligations when dismissing employees to avoid claims of unfair dismissal. Under UK law, employees have the right to not be dismissed unfairly, and failure to meet these obligations can lead to tribunal claims, compensation payouts, and reputational damage. Below, we provide a comprehensive guide for employers on what constitutes unfair […]