Original version published on 12 September 2022. Being entitled to a certain amount of paid holiday is a right that most workers in the UK have. However, bank holidays can […]
Electrical safety in the office: is your business compliant?
Whatever business you run, you have a responsibility to make sure that everything in it is safe. Those who work in an office-based environment can often fall into the trap […]
LGBT+ Month – Pride at work
Originally published on 27 June 2019. Four years on For Pride Month in 2019, Rocket Lawyer’s senior paralegal Alan Cheung wrote this article full of interesting and practical advice about […]
Sponsor licence FAQs
In this blog, we will reflect on the questions that we, as immigration lawyers, are most frequently asked about businesses’ being registered sponsors. We will focus on questions asked by […]
Employee welfare in a growing business
Starting a business can be an exciting time, and for a while, it may just be you working on it. Taking on your first staff member is an important landmark, […]
FIFA World Cup 2022 – Are you tackling employee absences properly?
Original version published on 19 June 2018. It was reported that absenteeism during the 2018 World Cup cost UK businesses £13 billion. With the 2022 FIFA World Cup starting on […]
What does the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill mean for me?
On 22 September 2022, the UK Government introduced the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill to Parliament. The Government has nicknamed their bill the ‘Brexit Freedoms Bill’. They’re hoping […]
6 benefits of working remotely
Although the number of remote workers was already steadily rising beforehand, the global pandemic in 2020 saw a quick and vast shift towards remote working. Businesses were forced to close […]
Dynamic workforces: changing employment terms to meet business’ and employees’ needs
It’s almost Autumn in the UK. In 2022, the new season looks set to be a season of change for many employees. The usual September shifts are coming up: children […]
Back to school: flexible working and leave rights for parents and carers
Updated 6 September 2023 The new school year is beginning. For some parents, it will be the first time they’ve had to make sure their work is flexible enough to […]
Does my employer have to provide staff with workwear?
A staff uniform is a common thing to find in many workplaces and can take many different forms, from polo shirts to sportswear, tabards, and heavy-duty workwear. It can help […]
Assistance dogs and the Equality Act 2010
Thousands of people across the UK enjoy their lives with the assistance of highly trained canine companions. Small business owners should know how to uphold the rights of assistance dog […]
