UK Redundancy Guide 2026: Meaning, Rights, Process & Notice
Redundancy refers to the type of dismissal when a role is no longer needed. A role may become redundant when an employer needs to reduce their workforce because of factors such as organisational restructuring or closure, financial difficulties, or changes in business operations. In the UK, redundancy is governed by specific regulations designed to balance […]
Last In First Out: Fair Redundancy?
When making workers redundant, one of the requirements on employers through the redundancy process is to ensure fair selection criteria are used so as to avoid acting unlawfully and risking costly tribunal claims. “Last In, First Out” (LIFO) is a method sometimes used by UK employers during redundancy processes. It prioritises laying off employees who […]
Staff Rights When a Company Goes Into Administration
If your company goes into administration you will need to know about the rights of your employees and your liability for any outstanding monies owed to them on termination or transfer of their employment. It is also important that your employees know exactly where they stand with regard to their pay, pension and workplace rights, […]
Termination of Employment For Criminal Conviction
What does it mean for an employer if one of their employees is convicted of a crime and sent to prison? Terminating employment due to a criminal conviction can present significant challenges for UK employers. It involves balancing the need to protect the business, its reputation, and other employees, while adhering to employment law and […]
Termination of Employment: Guide for Employers
Termination of employment is the process of ending an employee’s contract with an organisation. Employment can come to an end for one of many different reasons. An employee may leave a job through choice by resigning, or they may be retiring, a fixed term contract may be ending or the employer may decide to dismiss the […]
Employment Status: Types, Rights & Legal Guidance
An individual’s employment status will determine their employment rights and their employer’s legal obligations towards them. There are three types of employment status: employees, workers and those who are self-employed. Of these groups, employees have the most rights and entitlements in comparison to workers and the self-employed. In reality, there is not always agreement between […]
Do Employers Have to Give a Job Reference?
Employers in the UK are not legally required to provide a reference for current or former employees unless there is a contractual obligation to do so. However, references are often requested by prospective employers as part of the recruitment process to confirm a candidate’s employment history, skills and suitability for a role. When an employer […]
Candidate Selection: UK Employer Best Practices
Candidate selection is the process of evaluating job applicants to identify the most suitable individual for a specific role. It involves assessing skills, experience, qualifications, and personal attributes to ensure the chosen candidate aligns with the requirements of the job and the organisation’s goals. Effective candidate selection is essential for building a capable workforce and […]
HR1 Form for Redundancies
When making workforce redundancies, employers have to meet certain legal obligations, depending on factors such as the number of jobs that are at risk and the timeframe within which the redundancies will take place. In some cases, the employer may also be required to provide the Secretary of State advance notice of collective redundancies using […]
Redundancy During Maternity Leave: Employer Guide
Redundancy is rarely straightforward, but the process presents additional if any of the affected employees are on maternity leave. The law recognises the vulnerable position of pregnant workers and those on maternity leave and affords them specific legal protections. This does not mean you cannot make workers redundant while on maternity, but employers have to […]