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Workplace Solutions: Expert Support for Your Business Challenges
Employment Law

Workplace Solutions: Expert Support for Your Business Challenges

19 December 2024

Every workplace faces challenges. Whether it’s managing staff issues, handling disputes, or keeping up with changing laws, you need practical solutions that work. Common Workplace Challenges and Our Solutions Managing Staff Disputes Arguments between staff members can hurt your business if not handled properly. We help you deal with these situations quickly and fairly, keeping […]

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What is a Directors Service Agreement?
Employment Law

What is a Directors Service Agreement?

23 March 2021

The directors of a company are the people who manage the company, take business decisions and make business contracts on the company’s behalf. The Companies Act 2006 defines a director as any person occupying the position of a director, by whatever name called. In practice, it is necessary to examine the function of the individual, […]

Key Employment Law Changes
Employment Law

Key Employment Law Changes

20 March 2021

2020 brought several changes to employment law and 2021 looks to be no different, which most changes coming into effect in April 2021. We can assist businesses to look to the future and plan for the upcoming 2021 changes. Right to work in the UK Effective from 1 January 2021, the free movement of persons […]

How to prepare for changes to IR35
Employment Law

How to prepare for changes to IR35

01 March 2021

IR35 changes come into effect in April 2021. As a result, organisations will be responsible for determining if an independent contractor is considered an employee for tax purposes and should prepare themselves for the responsibilities associated with their new obligation. What is IR35? IR35 is the abbreviated name given to anti-tax avoidance legislation. Under the […]

Employee Rights After 2 Years – What Businesses Need to Know
Employment Law

Employee Rights After 2 Years – What Businesses Need to Know

01 March 2021

Under Employment Law, employees must have worked continuously for two years before they acquire full employment rights, also known as the “qualifying period” or the “two-year rule”. Unless there are outstanding circumstances, temporary workers on a fixed term are entitled to the same working conditions as their permanent employee counterparts after 12 weeks in the […]

Reasons why you should consider outsourcing your HR
Employment Law

Reasons why you should consider outsourcing your HR

19 February 2021

Are you thinking of outsourcing your HR function but wondering what the benefits are? Ultimately, HR professionals need to have a deep understanding of different rules and regulations, as well as specialised expertise and knowledge in the field. Having an HR manager onboard 24/7 can be a waste of money and trying to hire people […]

The new Frontier Work Permit: Who can apply?
Business Immigration

The new Frontier Work Permit: Who can apply?

05 February 2021

This article shall examine the new Frontier Work Permit which allows EU workers, who worked part time in the UK before Brexit, to continue to do so. Who is a frontier worker? A frontier worker is someone who lives in one EU country and works in another. Can a frontier worker apply for (pre) settled […]

Brexit – UK Immigration: Changes to the work visa requirements
BREXIT

Brexit – UK Immigration: Changes to the work visa requirements

27 January 2021

As a result of Brexit, the Tier 2 (General) visa was replaced with the Skilled Worker visa, consequently the requirements to obtain a worker visa changed. There are several similarities between the two systems, most notably that an applicant must hold a valid job offer from an UK employer who is holds a valid sponsorship […]

Advice and Guidance for TUPE, Restructuring, and Redundancy
Employment Law

Advice and Guidance for TUPE, Restructuring, and Redundancy

27 January 2021

There are times during any business’s lifetime where the organisation may require restructure or may need to reduce staffing levels. Any restructuring and redundancy process is tough for both employers and employees alike. After all, both restructuring and redundancy involve change and change makes people feel unsettled. As per employment law, employers are legally required […]

Avoiding the headaches of the virtual Christmas party
Employment Law

Avoiding the headaches of the virtual Christmas party

21 December 2020

Whether you look forward to the Christmas party or view attending as a chore, the Christmas party brings together people who do not usually socialise together. Despite Covid-19, the majority of Christmas parties are continuing to take place, albeit online. Whilst the move online does reduce the number of HR problems Christmas parties may bring, […]

‘Right to Work’ Checks Post Brexit – Making Sure Employers and Employees Are Covered.
BREXIT

‘Right to Work’ Checks Post Brexit – Making Sure Employers and Employees Are Covered.

18 December 2020

Employer Rights to Work in the UK in a Post-Brexit World Every employer in the UK has an obligation to ensure that their workers/employees have the right to work in the UK. Right to work checks should be conducted before the employment commences and, if conducted correctly and evidenced, will provide the employer with a […]

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