For large parts of 2020 and 2021, employers across the UK had to quickly adapt to new and ever-changing regulations, restrictions, safety procedures and working environments. As we move into […]
Can you employ your own child for work?
You can employ your own child for work provided that they meet the legal criteria for the work involved. Your child will have the same rights as any other employee […]
What are flexi-job apprenticeships?
On 3 August 2021, the UK Government launched its new flexi-job apprenticeship offer, allocating funding of £7 million over the next two years to establish flexi-job apprenticeship agencies. This change […]
Post-Brexit: the new immigration system explained
From 1 January 2021, the EU’s Free Movement of People in the UK will come to an end. Freedom of movement gives EU citizens the right to live and work […]
Kickstart (Scheme) your recruiting
There is growing evidence that the pandemic has had a particularly negative impact on young people and their career progression. Workers under 25 were more likely to be in roles […]
Big immigration changes to come in January 2021
The information contained in this blog is for general information only and does not constitute or purport to be comprehensive legal advice. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure […]
The laws surrounding on-premises security guards
For legal and practical purposes, a security guard is simply a civilian like anybody else. In fact, a more accurate term for their job might be “watch person” because a […]
Data protection and discrimination: From recruitment to the workplace
There are certain rules on data protection that each business must consider in order to ensure that they are compliant with UK law. However, the collection of data occurs long […]
How to reject job applications whilst staying compliant with the law
It’s never easy telling someone they haven’t got the job. Especially if they’ve taken the time out to come in for an interview. It’s common courtesy to tell the applicant […]
The gig economy – where are we now?
Establishing the employment status of persons they have engaged has for long, been a tricky area for employers. Is the individual working in an employee capacity (and therefore, entitled to […]
Zero hours contracts in 2016 – zero gain?
Zero hours contracts have attracted a lot of conversation in recent years, with particular regard to exclusivity clauses. In July 2014, we considered the proposed changes to zero hours contracts, […]
How new rules on zero hours contracts could affect small businesses
Business secretary Vince Cable recently announced government plans to ban exclusivity clauses in zero hours contracts. I’ll outline the legal issues surrounding this increasingly popular type of employment contract and […]
