In today’s tough business world, keeping your best workers is key to your company’s success. But creating good ways to keep staff while following the law can be tricky. Why Keeping Good Workers Matters Keeping skilled workers doesn’t just make work better and happier; it also saves money on hiring and training new people. Losing […]
In today's globalised business landscape, hiring overseas workers can bring fresh perspectives, skills, and talents to your organisation.
Creating a culture of workplace wellbeing is crucial for fostering a positive and productive work environment.
As a UK-based law firm, we recognise the significance of staying well-informed about the legal requirements in our country. Here is a comprehensive guide to the redundancy law in England. Redundancy is a crucial aspect of employment law, impacting both employers and employees alike. By thoroughly understanding the legal framework surrounding redundancy, you can confidently […]
The main visa route available for non-British and Irish nationals wanting to work in the UK is now the Skilled Worker visa. The Skilled Worker visa is a sponsorship system: a foreign worker cannot simply apply for this visa unaided. Applicants need a job offer from a UK-based organisation willing to employ them before they […]
All employers want to have a workforce that has high productivity and a low staff turnover. To achieve this, your employer should implement a Staff Handbook which contains workplace rules, standards, and procedures. Here, we provide an outline of what employers should include in their staff handbook. What is a staff handbook? A staff handbook […]
On Tuesday 24th January 2023, the UK Government published the long-awaited draft of its statutory fire and rehire code of practice (the “Code”). The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s (BEIS) code – which is still subject to consultation for the next 12 weeks – has set out employers’ responsibilities when seeking to change the terms […]
Are employees entitled to be paid for time off for training agreed under the right to make a request in relation to study or training? Here, we explore what is the law when it comes to paid study leave? Employees are an organisation’s most valuable assets and therefore it is important to invest in them […]
The UK Government has announced plans for a Parliamentary bill. It says it will ensure vital public services maintain a “basic function” during industrial action. But what is the new proposed anti-strike bill and what does it mean for employers? The bill, which has been dubbed the anti-strike law, is due to go through Parliament in the coming […]
With the UK economy facing significant economic challenges, it’s no surprise that an ACAS study found that nearly 1 in 5 employers are expecting to make redundancies over the next year. And whether or not redundancies are on the horizon for your SME, it’s important to know the law. That’s why this post looks into the length […]
