Job Application UK: Employer Legal Guide 2026
Managing a job application is not simply an administrative step in recruitment. For UK employers, every job application creates legal exposure. From the moment an individual submits a job application form, the employer is processing personal data, applying selection criteria and making decisions that may later be scrutinised in a tribunal or by a regulator. […]
Global Assignment Guide for UK Employers (2026)
A global assignment can offer UK employers a practical route into new markets, access to specialist skills and long-term leadership development. However, deploying an employee overseas is not only a logistical exercise. It engages overlapping legal duties and compliance risks across employment law, immigration, tax, health and safety and data protection. A global assignment is […]
Disciplining Twice for the Same Offence UK 2026
There is no automatic rule in UK employment law preventing disciplining twice for the same offence. However, a second disciplinary process will be closely scrutinised by an employment tribunal and will only be fair where the employer can clearly justify reopening the matter and can show it acted reasonably in all the circumstances. The starting […]
Nepotism at Work UK 2026: Legal Risks & Solutions
Workplace relationships can be an asset to any organisation. Trust, loyalty and shared values often strengthen working arrangements. However, when personal relationships influence hiring, promotion or disciplinary decisions, concerns arise about fairness, transparency and legal risk. This is where the issue of nepotism at work becomes relevant. Nepotism at work refers to favouritism shown to […]
Digital Nomad UK: Employer Legal Guide 2026
The term “digital nomad” is now widely used to describe professionals who work remotely while travelling or living outside their home country. The growth of cloud-based systems, cross-border teams and post-pandemic remote work has made this model increasingly common. Employees may ask to work from Europe under a digital nomad visa, to return to their […]
UK Sick Note (Fit Note) 2026: When & What It Means
Section A: What is a Sick Note in the UK? In UK employment law, there is no specific legal document called a ‘sick note’. The term is commonly used to describe what is officially known as a ‘fit note’. A fit note is the recognised form of medical evidence used to support sickness […]
Phased Retirement in the UK: How It Works (2026)
Phased retirement is an approach that allows employees to move from full-time work to retirement gradually, rather than stopping work at a single point in time. This could be in the form of fewer working hours or responsibilities, or even a different role. Phased retirement is usually adopted where both employer and employee want a […]
UK Travel & Entry Rules for Russian Citizens (2026)
Russian citizens can travel to the UK, but a visa is required before departure. There is no general travel ban on Russian passport holders, although individual sanctions and standard immigration suitability checks may apply. This guide explains the current UK rules in 2026, including visa requirements, permitted activities and available work and family routes. […]
Can You Dismiss An Employee On Sick Leave?
Employers can lawfully dismiss an employee who is off sick, provided they have a potentially fair reason for dismissal, act reasonably in all the circumstances and follow a fair procedure. The following guide for employers on dismissal due to sickness absence looks at what amounts to potential grounds for dismissal in this context, from conduct […]
What are my Rights if a Grievance is Raised Against Me?
It is not uncommon for staff to raise a grievance about their managers, in some cases without just cause, although the employer is still expected to investigate any formal complaint fairly and proportionately. It is therefore important for managers to know their own employment rights in these circumstances, not only to help minimise the potential […]