Understanding COT3 Agreements: Complete Guide
A COT3 agreement is a legally binding settlement used to resolve workplace disputes. It is commonly used as an alternative to tribunal proceedings, allowing both parties to settle claims quickly and avoid litigation. Proper use of COT3 agreements can resolve disputes efficiently and maintain workplace relationships. The agreement is typically negotiated through Acas Early Conciliation, […]
ACAS Code of Practice: Overview for Employers
The ACAS Code of Practice provides guidelines for employers and employees on managing workplace disputes, specifically around disciplinary and grievance procedures. Issued by the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS), it sets out the minimum standard of fairness that employers should follow. While not legally binding, failure to adhere to the Code can have serious […]
Overstay in UK: Rules & Consequences
If you remain in the UK after your visa or Home Office permission has expired, you may be considered an overstayer. Overstaying can create many issues, negatively affecting your ability to live a normal life while you remain in the UK and potentially damaging your immigration record and future UK applications. In some circumstances, you […]
UK Disciplinary Procedure 2026: Steps, Legal & Best Practice
When an employee has acted inappropriately at work or they have gone against company policy, employers can respond by taking disciplinary action. Embarking on a formal disciplinary procedure may become necessary to ensure that any unacceptable or improper behaviour at work, or poor performance matters, that cannot be resolved informally are appropriately addressed. Regardless of […]
Job Offer Letter UK 2026: What to Include, Examples & Tips
A job offer letter is used when an employer would like to offer a candidate a position with their organisation. Having been through what is often likely to be a lengthy recruitment process, sifting through applications and shortlisting applicants for interview, it can feel like a huge relief to select the successful candidate. However, it […]
International Relocation: Supporting Your Employees
International relocations involve transferring employees from the UK to work in a different country. This process requires careful planning and consideration, as it affects both the business and the employee’s personal life. Relocating to a new area can be a mentally, emotionally and physically challenging experience for an employee. International relocation is an especially daunting […]
Managing International Assignments: Employer Guidance
Organisations deploy personnel on international assignment for many reasons. Whether you are addressing an internal skills gaps, supporting leadership development or looking to improve working relations across borders, for any international assignment to be successful, there will be a multitude of legal, immigration, tax and pensions risks to manage when sending employees overseas. Global mobility […]
Expat Package (What Do Employees Expect?)
The success or failure of an overseas assignment can often be impacted by the quality of the expat package provided to assignees when asked to work overseas. A competitive compensation package will not only help to attract the best available candidates for the job from within your organisation or when recruiting externally, it will also […]
Types of Global Mobility Assignment
To achieve the flexibility and agility required to respond to changing business demands while operating within a cost-effective and compliant infrastructure, organisations should explore different types of global mobility assignments. With a varied global mobility portfolio, organisations can optimise the return and value of its mobility activity by ensuring the most appropriate and cost-effective type […]