Home Office Visa Types & Application Guide
If you are an overseas national looking to live in the UK, or to come to the UK for the purposes of undertaking employment or pursuing your studies, you will need a Home Office visa. You may even need a visa to visit the UK, depending on where you are from. In this guide to […]
How to Avoid Expatriate Failure
Deploying an employee to work overseas on assignment or as a relocation is an investment which can help your organisation take advantage of the global economy. Unfortunately, as is the case with any potentially lucrative investment, international assignments carry a high risk of failure. Expatriate failure can be expensive for your company and an unwelcome […]
Redundancy Settlement Agreement Guide
Settlement agreements are generally used by employers to settle potential employment claims, but they are also commonly used as an alternative to dismissal by redundancy. Notwithstanding the reasons for making someone redundant, the employer must still follow a fair and lawful redundancy process. Using a settlement agreement in a redundancy situation can help to avoid […]
Mental Health Discrimination at Work: Employer Guide
Mental health discrimination at work refers to when an employee or job applicant is treated unfairly because of a mental health condition. Under the Equality Act 2010, employers have a legal duty to prevent discrimination by reason of a mental health condition that can be classed as a disability, and to make reasonable adjustments to […]
Philosophical Beliefs & Workplace Discrimination
UK discrimination laws are wide-reaching and complex. One area that is currently subject to debate and development is philosophical beliefs. People can hold vastly different views and beliefs, and employment tribunals typically give the meaning of ‘philosophical beliefs’ a wide interpretation, which can often be a source of much uncertainty as to the extent to […]
Implied Terms in Employment Contracts Explained
The contract of employment is a legally binding agreement between employer and employee, setting out the terms and conditions governing the working relationship between the parties, including their rights and responsibilities. Employment contracts comprise both express terms and implied terms, which employers must understand to avoid breaching the provisions. In this guide of employers, we […]
Schengen Visa: Travel in Europe
The Schengen visa allows individuals to travel freely within the Schengen Area, which includes 27 European countries that have removed internal border controls. It is a short-stay visa that permits visits for up to 90 days within a 180-day period for purposes such as tourism, business, visiting family, or attending events. To apply for a […]
Unlimited Holiday Policy: Pros, Cons & Best Practices
An unlimited holiday policy allows employees to take as much annual leave as they need, provided their work commitments are met. Instead of a fixed number of days, leave is granted flexibly based on trust and mutual agreement between employer and employee. The benefits of offering employees more than their minimum statutory entitlements are well […]
EUSS Family Permit for the UK
The EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) family permit allows certain family members of EU, EEA, or Swiss citizens who were living in the UK by 31 December 2020 to join them for up to six months. It is free to apply and permits the holder to work, study, and travel in and out of the UK […]
Dependency Leave: Guide for UK Employers
As an employer, supporting employees dealing with emergencies at home forms part of your duty to safeguard their wellbeing and helps promote positive working relations. However, you also face the challenges of maintaining operations and minimising disruption and impact on your workforce when employees are absent without, or with limited, notice. In this guide, we […]