Adapting to Life in the UK: A Migrant’s Guide
Migrating to the UK is a significant life event. Beyond the physical relocation, you will be faced with having to adjust to a new cultural, social, and legal environment. While the UK offers a rich expanse of opportunities and experiences, adapting to life in a new country can be challenging. Being well-prepared will help with […]
Guide to Travelling to the UK
Issues at the UK border can be avoided if you’re well prepared and travel with the necessary permissions and documents. In this article, we’ll explore how you can best prevent problems arising when travelling to the UK, as well as what to do if you are facing an issue at the border. We’ll cover: […]
Constructive Dismissal for Employers
Constructive dismissal is when an employer has committed a sufficiently serious breach of contract that the employee’s only option is to resign in response to the employer’s conduct or treatment. The employee may then bring a claim against the employer at the Employment Tribunal. Since constructive dismissal can have significant legal and financial implications for employers, […]
DBS Check Renewals & Update Service for Employers
Having recruited a new member of staff, and undertaken the relevant DBS checks before taking them on, many employers will want to renew this check at regular intervals. In this way, you can ensure that any existing employee continues to meet the required standards, and hasn’t for example, been convicted a criminal record in the […]
Fiance Visa to Spouse Visa UK
Fiancé visas are issued for 6 months, to allow you to get married or enter into a civil partnership while in the UK. If you want to remain in Britain for longer, to live with your new spouse, you will need to apply for a Spouse visa. Under the UK immigration rules, you can make […]
Protected Characteristics: A Guide for Employers
In the UK, it is unlawful to treat someone unfairly at work due to protected characteristics, as specified under the Equality Act 2010. The protected characteristics which are safeguarded against discrimination under the Act include age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. Discrimination […]
Child Student Visa: A UK Guide
The Child Student visa allows international students between the ages of 4 and 17 to study at independent schools in the UK. This visa category was designed to provide young learners with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the British educational system, by accessing both high-quality schooling and to experience life in the UK. Studying […]
Work Rights for Migrants with UK Visas
Foreign nationals in the UK holding valid visas may be granted specific work rights, allowing them to be employed or self-employed, depending on their visa type. These rights are subject to certain restrictions and conditions, which vary based on the visa category. Migrants must ensure they understand the relevant visa conditions to avoid legal complications […]
Understanding British Values
British values are fundamental, shared principles that form the basis of society and identity in the United Kingdom. Typically, British values are understood to encompass the ideals of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. These values define and shape the nation’s character and […]
How to Calculate Pro Rata Salary & Holiday
Pro rata is a term derived from the Latin phrase “pro rata parte,” meaning “in proportion.” In the context of employment, pro rata refers to the proportional allocation of salary, holiday entitlement, or other benefits based on the actual time worked compared to a full-time schedule. This concept is particularly relevant for part-time employees, those […]