Insightful blogs on employment law, immigration, and workplace HR matters. Stay informed, compliant, and create a thriving work environment.
The construction sector faces employment law and immigration challenges that are distinctive to the industry. A highly mobile workforce, extensive use of subcontractors and self-employed labour, project-based working patterns, and a significant reliance on overseas skills all create compliance pressures that generic employer advice rarely addresses adequately. Employment status: the construction sector’s biggest liability […]
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In the modern business landscape, creating an inclusive and respectful workplace is more than just a legal obligation – it’s a fundamental aspect of organisational success.
Are you thinking about hiring workers from overseas? We understand it might seem complicated, but there’s a clear path to follow. Let’s break down what UK employers need to know about hiring foreign talent.
A recent change in UK employment law has brought important updates about how employers must handle sexual harassment at work. Let’s break down what this means for you as an employer.
Employment disputes can drain your business of time, money and energy. But here’s the good news – many of these costly battles can be prevented with a simple habit: regularly reviewing your employment contracts.
As a care home owner in the UK, you know that your staff are the heart of your operation. They’re the ones providing round-the-clock care to your residents, often under challenging circumstances.
In the recent King’s Speech, a significant potential change to UK employment law was announced. The proposed measure states:
What is the Right to Switch Off? The Right to Switch Off is a new concept gaining traction in the UK following the change in Government.
When does the Law come into effect? The new Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 will come into force on 26 October 2024.
What’s changing? From 1 October 2024, the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 and the statutory code of practice introduce rules that require employers to be fair and transparent in how they manage and distribute tips.
