Exclusivity Clause: What Employers Need to Know
Ensuring that staff are available for work, and unable to work for competitors, can often be key to running an effective business. The following practical guide to exclusivity clauses looks at how these types of clauses can be used in the employment context, and when these are legally enforceable. What is an exclusivity clause? […]
Employee Relocation Rights: Guide for Employers
Whatever your organisation’s reasons for moving premises -whether for financial reasons or to be nearer to customers – the relocation process is invariably complex, carrying a number of risks and challenges for employers. The priority should be retaining key personnel and maintaining a positive and productive workforce through the relocation process, while reducing legal risk […]
Employee Stranded Abroad: Managers’ Guide
In this guide, we consider some of the problems you may have to deal with if an employee is stranded abroad or if their holiday is cancelled at the last minute. Stranded employees Pay for time off work One of the primary concerns of stranded employees will be whether they are entitled to be […]
Menopause Policy Guide for UK Employers 2025
By implementing a written menopause policy at work, you can help to ensure that all staff feel fully supported by both management and co-workers during this potentially stressful and difficult phase — and that these individuals are treated fairly in the workplace, and with dignity and respect. Traditionally, women going through the menopause have largely […]
Protected Period in Pregnancy: A Guide for UK Employers
Pregnancy and maternity are classed as one of nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. The protected period refers to the timeframe during which pregnant employees and new mothers are afforded enhanced legal protections against discrimination and unfair treatment under UK law. Treating an employee unfavourably because of pregnancy, maternity, or taking maternity leave […]
Reasonable Travelling Distance: Employer Guidelines
If your organisation is moving to a new location or you are asking an employee to transfer to another office or branch, a key consideration will be determining whether the distance the employee will have to travel to their new workplace is ‘reasonable’. Unfortunately, the rules on travelling distance for work are far from clear, […]
How to Write a Reference (UK) 2026: Format, Examples & Legal Tips
An employee in need of a reference may be moving on to a different job role for all sorts of reasons, for example, if they are relocating, due to other personal circumstances, or simply because they want a fresh start or they are looking to progress their career. However, whatever the reason, they will almost […]
Unpaid Leave: Guide for Employers
Unpaid leave is where an employee takes time off from their job without receiving their usual pay. Unlike statutory leave entitlements, such as annual leave or sick leave, unpaid leave is generally agreed between the employer and employee. Common reasons for unpaid leave include emergencies, caring responsibilities, extended travel, or personal commitments. For UK employers, […]
Employment Discrimination: Guide for UK Employers
Employment discrimination occurs when an individual is treated unfairly in the workplace due to protected characteristics such as age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or other attributes outlined in the Equality Act 2010. Discrimination can happen during recruitment, promotion, pay decisions, or everyday interactions at work. It includes direct discrimination, indirect discrimination, harassment and […]
Reasonable Adjustments: Employers’ Guide
Under the provisions of the Equality Act 2010, employers have to make reasonable adjustments at work to ensure individuals with a qualifying disability are not significantly disadvantaged in performing their role when compared to other workers. In practice, there are many misconceptions about what reasonable adjustments are and when they must be provided, potentially exposing […]