Legal
Employing casual workers (HR help)
What are the key considerations for employers when hiring casual workers?
SOSR dismissal: what is some other substantial reason?
‘Some Other Substantial Reason’ is one of the potentially fair reasons to dismiss someone. What counts as ‘SOSR’ and what do employers need to be aware of if relying on this ground for dismissal? ...
Legal implications of working two jobs
What are the considerations for employers when employees are working two jobs?
Can an employer withhold pay?
Employers are only permitted to deduct or withhold pay in certain circumstances.
Recruiting social care workers from overseas
What do UK care providers have to do to be able to recruit care workers from overseas? ...
Last in first out (fair redundancy?)
Can employers make workers redundant on a 'last- in, first-out' basis?
More on extending a probation period
Best practice guidance for employers when extending a probation period.
Indefinite Leave to Remain priority service
Is fast-tracked processing available for Indefinite Leave to Remain applications? ...
Have you heard about Carers Leave?
From 6 April 2024 all unpaid carers are entitled to up to a week's unpaid leave per year to look after someone with a disability or long-term illness. But don't panic! We are here to help :-) ...
More on cyber insurance benefits and limitations
Organisations in the United Kingdom are faced with a constant barrage of digital dangers where cyber threats lurk around every corner. Almost half of UK organisations fall victim to cyber security breaches every year, and all are faced with the challenges of building robust defences aga...