Emergency Leave from Work: Employer’s Guide
It’s a fact of life that employees may need to take time off work at some point to deal with an emergency. This could be time off work for family reasons or time off for medical reasons, or to attend a medical appointment for themselves or accompanying a dependant. Emergency leave from work is a […]
Electronic Visa Waiver Replaced by ETA
The Electronic Visa Waiver (EVW) scheme previously allowed nationals from certain Gulf countries to visit the UK for short stays without applying for a visa. However, the UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) has now replaced the EVW, introducing a new system for travellers who do not require a visa but still need permission to enter […]
Future of Mobility: Trends & Essentials for Employers
Global mobility refers to the movement of employees across international borders for work, whether through long-term assignments, short-term business travel, or remote work arrangements. The future of mobility is shaped by technological advancements, evolving workforce expectations and regulatory shifts. Digital transformation is making international work more seamless, with automation and AI improving compliance tracking and […]
Unfair Dismissal Under 2 Years: Legal Guide
Unfair dismissal under two years refers to cases where employees are dismissed without meeting the usual two-year qualifying period required to bring a claim for unfair dismissal. Generally, UK employment law stipulates that employees need at least two years of continuous service to be eligible to claim against their employer for unfair dismissal. However, there […]
Positive Discrimination: Workplace Guide
Positive discrimination is a term that often triggers confusion or even legal panic among UK employers. While the Equality Act 2010 strictly prohibits treating someone more favourably because of a protected characteristic, the law does allow for limited and lawful use of positive action to address disadvantage or underrepresentation. In practice, the line between lawful and […]
Bereavement Leave 2026: Entitlement, Duration & What You’re Owed
Bereavement leave is a period of absence from work granted to employees following the death of a loved one, to allow them to grieve and manage practical arrangements. When a staff member loses a loved on, employers are in the position of balancing compassion and support while ensuring minimal disruption to operations. This generally means […]
Extending Probation Period: Employers’ Guide
Probation periods allow employers the opportunity to gauge whether or not they have the right person for a role. In practice, however, the initial probation period may not prove to be long enough for the manager to formally sign off the new employee as passing their probation, perhaps due to performance issues. Extending the probation […]
Entrepreneur Visa: Start a Business in the UK
The Entrepreneur Visa UK is no longer an active visa category. The Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa, which allowed individuals to establish and run a business in the UK, has been closed to new applicants for several years. The Start-up Visa, introduced as a replacement for early-stage entrepreneurs, has also now ended. Under current rules, if […]
Occupational Health At Work: Employer Requirements
Occupational health at work refers to the measures employers take to ensure the physical and mental wellbeing of their workforce, encompassing risk assessments, workplace safety, health surveillance and support for employees with medical conditions. The importance of occupational health at work should never be underestimated. A proactive approach to employee welfare is shown to support […]
Cross Cultural Management: Employer Best Practices
Given the globalised nature of today’s workforce, UK employers are no longer just managing employees—they’re managing cultures, perspectives and ways of working. Managing a business comprised of employees from multiple different cultural backgrounds can be challenging, with a number of considerations on both an individual and organisational level. Done well, and you can benefit from […]