The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) aims to protect both jobs and terms and conditions when businesses are bought and sold or activities are moved between organisations, for example, during out-sourcing. In simplistic terms,...
Under section 15 of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, an employer may be liable for a civil penalty if they employ someone who does not have the right to undertake the work in question. The civil penalty for businesses that do not comply can be up to...
Welcome to the September edition of the apple hr support update! Mental Health is an important part of our business and we encourage clients to put it at the forefront of every Company, especially following the 2 years we’ve all suffered through. We thought it would...
With the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) having now been in force for more than 3 years, it is a staple of a lot of the work we do and should be a consideration in every business. This is because non-compliance comes with a hefty fine of up to €20 million or...
What is the EU Settlement Scheme? On 31 December 2020, free movement ended for EEA and Swiss nationals due to the end of the Brexit transition period. EEA citizens were given until 30 June 2021 to secure longer term residency rights. This would be done by making an...
Kate Appleyard founded apple hr support back in 2015. Prior to this she’d had an extensive career in HR working in categories as diverse as beauty, grocery and manufacturing. 6 years on from the business conception, Kate reflects on her journey to this point and why...