A fair disciplinary procedure gives an employer a structured way to investigate and respond to alleged misconduct or serious performance concerns. It also gives the employee a proper opportunity to understand the case, present their explanation and appeal against the outcome.
Employment Law In The UK
Stay up to date with UK employment law and employer responsibilities. Our articles explain workplace legislation, employee rights, contracts, disciplinary procedures, redundancy, discrimination, health and safety, and other legal topics every employer should understand.
An employment contract records the rights, responsibilities and working arrangements agreed between an employer and employee. A clear contract can prevent disputes about pay, hours, duties, notice, holidays and workplace rules.
Employment law solicitors help employers prevent workplace problems, comply with their legal obligations and respond to disputes involving employees or workers.
An employment tribunal claim can expose an employer to compensation, legal costs, management time and reputational risk. It may involve unfair dismissal, discrimination, unpaid wages, whistleblowing, breach of contract or another workplace right.
The Equality Act 2010 is the cornerstone of UK anti-discrimination law, legally protecting people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society. It brought together and replaced a range of earlier statutes including the Race Relations Act, Sex Discrimination Act, and Disability Discrimination Act into a single statutory framework. This guide covers the nine protected characteristics, types of discrimination, employer duties, and what to do if discrimination occurs.
An employee grievance is a concern, problem or complaint raised with their employer. It might involve pay, working conditions, management treatment, bullying, discrimination, contractual rights or the behaviour of another employee.
All workers in the UK have a legal right to paid annual leave under the Working Time Regulations 1998. This guide covers statutory holiday entitlement, how holiday pay is calculated, bank holiday rules, carry-over rights, and new record-keeping requirements introduced by the Employment Rights Act 2025 from April 2026.
Dismissing an employee is one of the most serious decisions an employer can make. To reduce the risk of an unfair dismissal claim, the employer should have a valid reason, investigate the circumstances properly and follow a fair procedure before making a final decision.
Employers’ liability insurance is a legal requirement for most UK businesses that employ staff. It can cover compensation and associated legal costs if an employee becomes injured or ill because of the work they perform for the business.
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) set the minimum hourly rates that employers must pay workers in the UK. Failing to pay the correct minimum wage is illegal and can result in penalties, back pay orders, and public naming by HMRC. This guide covers current 2026 rates, who qualifies, exemptions, and what to do if you're not being paid correctly.
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