Resignation With Immediate Effect: Advice For Employers
Resignation with immediate effect occurs when an employee informs their employer that they are leaving their role without providing the notice period required by their contract. It is an unusual situation and can have significant implications for both the employee and the employer. Employers will generally want to avoid a scenario where an employee resigns […]
Workplace Investigation Process UK: Key Steps
A workplace investigation is a formal process used by employers to examine allegations of misconduct, grievances or disputes within the organisation. Handled well, investigations can play a vital role in resolving issues fairly, ensuring decisions are based on facts and supporting a fair outcome for everyone involved. Compare this to a poorly managed investigation, which […]
Grievance at Work Guide for Employers
There are various ways that a grievance at work can be dealt with, depending on the nature and severity of the issues being raised. In some cases, a relatively minor matter may be dealt with informally but, if not effectively resolved, this may need to be dealt with by way of a formal grievance procedure. […]
Good Character Requirement for UK Citizenship
The good character requirement is one of the more challenging and unpredictable aspects of the British citizenship application process. Unlike the English language test or Life in the UK exam, this isn’t something you can revise for or easily evidence. Instead, applicants are required to disclose their past to Home Office scrutiny, under criteria that […]
Maternity Leave: Employers’ Guide
Employers have to meet a number of legal responsibilities when an employee is on maternity leave. Managed well, the period of maternity leave can improve morale, provide reassurance to your employees during their absence and contribute to a positive employer brand as a business that values its staff. Failure to meet your obligations and poor […]
Statutory Notice Period UK 2026: Notice Are You Entitled To?
Even if you have a valid reason for terminating an employee’s employment contract, you must follow a fair and lawful dismissal procedure. This includes giving an employee any legal notice period or pay-in-lieu-of-notice that they are entitled to. The dismissal process can be complicated legally, requiring careful handling and a thorough understanding of the law. […]
Do You Have To Advertise A Job?
Advertising a job vacancy is a standard recruitment practice for employers looking for someone to fill a position in their business. This could be where a vacancy has arisen following the departure of an existing employee or because a new role has been created. However, the employer may already have a candidate in mind for […]
ETO TUPE & Making Workforce Changes
The ETO reason under TUPE refers to an Economic, Technical, or Organisational reason that can justify changes to employees’ roles or redundancies during or after a transfer of undertakings. TUPE, or the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations, is designed to protect employees’ terms and conditions when their employment transfers to a new employer […]
DBS Check Documents: A Guide for UK Employers
As an employer, it is important to understand what level of DBS check you can request by law when recruiting someone as part of your pre-employment screening procedures. You should also know the cost of a DBS check, what DBS check documents need to be provided by a prospective employee, how to check documents during […]
What is a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)?
The Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) is a reference number issued by UK educational institutions licensed as sponsors under the Student visa route. It confirms that an international student has been offered a place on an eligible course and that the institution will act as their visa sponsor. As an overseas national, if you […]