Sacking an Employee: A Practical Guide for UK Employers Sacking an employee is one of the hardest decisions you may face as a business owner or manager. Whether you are dealing with poor performance, misconduct or redundancy, knowing how to approach this sensitively...
Employment Law Redundancy: A Clear Guide for UK Employers Employment law redundancy is an area that often causes uncertainty for employers, particularly when decisions need to be made under pressure. From my work advising businesses across the UK, most disputes do not...
Redundancy Employment Law: What UK Employers Need to Get Right Redundancy employment law is one of the areas where I see well-intentioned employers come unstuck. From the very first conversation with staff, the way you handle redundancy can determine whether the...
Employment Settlement Agreement: A Practical Guide for UK Employers Agreement issues arise more often than many employers expect. Employment settlement agreement frequently used to bring an employment relationship to an agreed end, usually where there is some form of...
Employee Statement of Sickness: What UK Employers Need to Know Employee statement of sickness is a phrase that often causes confusion for employers, particularly smaller businesses without dedicated HR support. It usually comes into play during the early stages of...
UK Company Employing Overseas Staff: Legal Considerations for Employers UK company employing overseas staff is more common each year. Whether driven by skills shortages, remote working, or international expansion, many UK businesses now have employees based outside...
Employment Tribunal Defence Insurance: What UK Employers Should Understand Employment tribunal defence insurance is something many employers only think about once a claim has already landed on their desk. By that stage, options can feel limited. Costs rise quickly,...
Misconduct at Work Examples: A Practical Guide for UK Employers Misconduct at work examples are often requested by employers who want to be clear about where the line is drawn. In my experience, uncertainty around misconduct usually arises when behaviour feels wrong,...
Employment Tribunal Procedure: A Practical Guide for UK Employers Employment tribunal procedure becomes familiar to many employers only once a claim has already been issued. At that point, the process can feel intimidating, technical, and time-consuming. Even...
Drinking at Work: Guidance for UK Employers Drinking at work is an issue that many employers hope they will not have to deal with but it arises more often than you might expect. It can range from an employee having alcohol during a working lunch to far more serious...
