Termination of Employment Letter: Employers’ Guide
Terminating someone’s employment can be fraught with legal risks for employers, not least where an employee has accrued the right to claim unfair dismissal. As such, it is important to follow a fair dismissal process, including notifying the employee in writing of the reasons for their dismissal and the effective date upon which their employment […]
Withdrawing an Offer of Employment
Withdrawing an offer of employment is a decision not to be taken lightly. Before you take action, you’ll need to ensure you understand the legal risks. In most cases, it is unlikely that an employer would want, or need, to withdraw a job offer once it has been accepted. However, even where an employer is […]
How to Repatriate Successfully: A Complete Guide
Multinational organisations often need to deploy employees, particularly highly skilled workers, temporarily overseas to utilise their expertise or fill a skills gap. However, on return to their home country, it’s surprisingly common for employees to experience a reverse culture shock and feelings of loss for their host country. This is believed to be the main […]
Employee Monitoring: Benefits, Risks & Best Practices
A rise in remote and flexible working arrangements have precipitated the growing adoption of employee monitoring by employers. While employee monitoring may traditionally have related to CCTV within the workplace, recent surveys have shown increased use of other methods such as webcam surveillance at home, specialist monitoring software and proof of work capture. For employers, […]
Managing Employees Working Abroad: Key Guidelines
Employees working abroad, often referred to as remote or expatriate workers, are individuals performing their roles from a location outside the UK. With the rise of flexible working arrangements, many employers are accommodating requests for overseas working, whether short-term or long-term. While offering benefits such as access to global talent and enhanced flexibility, managing employees […]
Directors Remuneration: Pay, Benefits & Compliance
Directors’ remuneration refers to the compensation provided to company directors for their roles and responsibilities. It typically includes a combination of salary, bonuses, benefits, share options and pensions. For publicly listed companies in the UK, directors’ remuneration must align with corporate governance guidelines and reflect the company’s performance and strategic objectives. Determining appropriate remuneration is […]
Directors’ Service Agreement: Protect Your Business
Directors have specific statutory duties and responsibilities in relation to the organisation, which should be addressed within a directors’ service agreement. More than a compliance requirement, the agreement can also be used by the business to protect its interests in the event of the director’s exit. For UK employers, having a well-drafted director’s service agreement […]
From ILR to Citizenship in the UK
If you have indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the UK, you may be considering applying to naturalise as a British citizen. Transitioning from ILR to British citizenship is a significant step for individuals seeking full rights as a UK national. It allows successful applicants to live, work and travel freely without immigration restrictions and […]
Health and Safety Unfair Dismissal: Employer Guidance
As an employer, you have a duty of care to ensure the health and safety of your staff. If an employee believes you are falling short of this requirement, they can complain. The law recognises that employees making such complaints should be protected from unfair treatment resulting from raising the issue or whistleblowing. As such, […]
Can EU Citizens Work in the UK?
Under the rules of the UK’s post-Brexit points-based system, EU citizens are able to work in the UK provided they have the relevant permission. Those already resident in the UK by 31 December 2020 were required to apply for EU settled status by 30 June 2021 to safeguard their permanent status. Those coming to the […]