Suspending an Employee
Suspension from work is where an employee continues to be employed under their contract of employment, but is asked not to attend the workplace, or undertake any work, typically whilst a serious disciplinary matter is investigated against them. The employee may also be asked to refrain from having contact with colleagues, customers and clients, unless […]
Offshore Working: UK Visa Guide
Offshore working refers to employment carried out on oil rigs, wind farms, ships, and other installations located in UK waters or on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS). Foreign nationals working offshore must have the correct immigration status, which depends on their nationality, work location, and the duration of their stay in the UK. In this […]
UK Visa Requirements: Guide for Applicants
Applying for a UK visa can quickly feel overwhelming, with multiple visa categories, strict documentation rules and constantly-changing immigration policies. One mistake could cost you time, money or even your chance of approval. To complicate matters, UK visa requirements vary, depending on factors such as the applicant’s nationality and the immigration route they are applying […]
Equal Opportunities Policy: Guide for Employers
An equal opportunities policy is one of the most effective ways to prevent unfairness in the workplace and to demonstrate the employer’s commitment to fair working practices. A well-drafted policy sets out an employer’s commitment to fair treatment in the workplace and compliance with obligations under the Equality Act 2010 that all employees and job […]
Overseas Criminal Record Checks
Criminal record checks are mandatory for certain types of roles in the UK. Some employers may also opt to use overseas criminal record checks for applicants who have spent time abroad so as to mitigate recruitment risks and ensure a safe working environment. An overseas criminal record check allows UK employers to assess whether a […]
Managing Long-Term Sickness Absence
Long term sickness absence can quickly become challenging for employers, raising both practical and potentially legal issues. This is often the case where employers approach long-term absence reactively, dealing with issues only once they have escalated. For managers, it can be difficult to know in the circumstances what they should do to ensure they are […]
Managing Relationships at Work: Best Practices
As most of us spend more waking hours at work than we do at home, the importance of maintaining positive working relationships, and minimising interpersonal conflict, cannot be underestimated. This is often the key to a happy, productive and collaborative workforce. Managing relationships at work involves nurturing positive interactions among colleagues while addressing the challenges […]
Dismissing An Employee Due To Mental Health
If an employee’s mental health is impacting their performance, their employer can take action to try to address the situation. In some cases, this may result in terminating the employee’s contract of employment. But the employer has to ensure they follow a fair process in deciding to dismiss an employee due to mental illness, or […]
DBS Check Renewals & Update Service for Employers
Having recruited a new member of staff, and undertaken the relevant DBS checks before taking them on, many employers will want to renew this check at regular intervals. In this way, you can ensure that any existing employee continues to meet the required standards, and hasn’t for example, been convicted a criminal record in the […]
Shift Patterns UK 2026: Types, Rules & Worker Rights
With the traditional 9-to-5 model becoming less dominant, shift work using appropriate shift patterns is emerging as a flexible alternative, catering to both business needs and employee preferences. Historically, shift work was largely confined to essential services that required round-the-clock operations, such as healthcare, transport and communications. However, the demands of continuous production, global markets […]