
A party seeking to restrict another's commercial activities must consider whether such terms are normal in similar, factual and contractual circumstances.
If the only certainties in this world are death and taxes, hot on their heels must be the certainties that non-UK nationals are worried about an uncertain future. These feelings will inevitably accompany people to work, and so employers need to be prepared.
Non-UK nationals
We have had details of the settlement scheme for some months now, and so most employers and employees should be aware of its implications. A useful employer's toolkit issued by the Government in relation to the settlement scheme can be found here. There is no indication as yet of substantial changes, although as the dates slip back and the Article-50-triggering period is extended, there may well be some tweaks to dates.
Through the state of limbo, there are steps that employers can take, even with the uncertainties:
Conflict within the workplace relating to Brexit
The potential sources of conflict over Brexit are many and varied. As time goes by, and the desire for certainty increases, tensions are likely to rise, and not everyone is going to agree with one another on political issues. Whether conflict, and maybe even bullying, is related to Brexit or any other more day-to-day issue, employers must always use the anti-bullying and/or disciplinary policy as their frame of reference. Most policies should reiterate the need for employers to treat each other with respect and not create an intimidating or hostile workplace; this also applies to anything that can be deemed as “Brexit banter”.
Fore more information, please contact Hazel Findlay.
A party seeking to restrict another's commercial activities must consider whether such terms are normal in similar, factual and contractual circumstances.
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