Comprehensive UK Employer’s Guide to Recruitment
Recruitment is an important activity for employers, directly impacting the quality and performance of their workforce. It is, however, also a source of increasing legal risk. Employers must ensure their recruitment processes are fair and do not discriminate. They must also conduct mandatory pre-employment checks on all new employees and ensure compliance with data protection […]
Contracts Hours and Pay
Employment contracts, hours, and pay are fundamental aspects of the working relationship between employers and employees in the UK. Key risks for employers include the potential for disputes over unclear contract terms, failure to comply with wage laws, or breaches of working time regulations. These issues are common grounds for tribunal claims, making careful consideration […]
Holiday Sickness and Leave
Managing employee time off is a daily concern for employers. Whether the absence relates to authorised annual leave, long-term sickness absence or is due to unplanned or unforeseen circumstances, employers must handle employee absences lawfully, fairly and consistently to avoid legal complaints and damage to workforce morale. Section A: Holiday Entitlement Holiday entitlement […]
Health and Wellbeing
Employee health and wellbeing are core areas of responsibility for employers, both in terms of meeting their legal obligations and in creating productive, positive, and sustainable workplace environments. An effective approach to supporting workforce wellbeing should cover the physical, mental, and emotional health of employees, alongside work-life balance and a supportive work atmosphere. By focusing […]
Dealing with Problems at Work
Dealing with problems at work promptly and in the correct manner is the most effective way to reduce the risk of legal complaints and claims, and to support positive workforce morale and relations. Section A: Handling Employee Concerns When an employee raises a concern, employers should respond quickly and with sensitivity to prevent […]
The UK Points Based System: A Guide
The United Kingdom’s Points Based System (PBS) sets the framework for those looking to apply for a UK work, study or business visa. Introduced to coincide with Brexit, the Points Based System was designed to reshape immigration to the UK, aligning it more closely with the country’s economic and educational aspirations. By assessing applicants against […]