Summary: Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel
The revised code of practice for international recruitment of healthcare personnel in England sets out in detail the provisions that must be followed when hiring overseas staff to fill essential skills gaps in the UK. In this guide for care sector employers, we explain the key provisions of the Code of Practice to support effective […]
UK Spouse Visa New Rules 2024: Key Changes Explained
The minimum income threshold required for spouse visa applications was increased in 2024, with further uplifts potentially following in 2025. The UK spouse visa, also known as the UK partner visa, allows British citizens and settled individuals in the UK to bring their foreign partners to live with them. Applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria, […]
How to Check your UK Visa Application Status
If you are awaiting a decision on an application for a UK visa, tracking the progress of your application can be crucial to planning ahead, especially where you are time-pressured for a decision. The following guide looks at how UK visa applicants can check the status of their applications, whether you have applied to extend […]
Pre Employment Screening Checks (HR Guide)
Pre employment screening checks are a critical part of a business’s recruitment and onboarding process. The following guide looks at the various different types of checks that should be conducted and how to carry these out, as well as the legal, practical and financial consequences of failing to do so. What are the pre […]
Hiring Contractors (Employers’ Guide)
How an individual is employed by an organisation to undertake work, for example, on an employed or self-employed basis, will be key in determining the legal rights and responsibilities between the parties. This includes important matters such as the way that person is paid, and any respective liabilities to deduct or account for Income Tax […]
Overtime Holiday Pay Explained for Employers
Overtime holiday pay is when an employee’s overtime earnings are included in their holiday pay. The general rule is that when an employee has regularly received overtime pay during the previous year, their holiday pay must incorporate these overtime payments. As such, holiday pay should reflect a worker’s “normal remuneration,” ensuring that employees are not […]
Right of Abode (ROA) for Commonwealth Citizens
The Right of Abode allows certain Commonwealth citizens to both live or work in the UK free from any immigration restrictions. The following guide looks at what it means to have right of abode in the UK, as well as who is eligible and who qualifies as a commonwealth citizen to be entitled to this […]
Comprehensive UK Employer’s Guide to Recruitment
Recruitment is an important activity for employers, directly impacting the quality and performance of their workforce. It is, however, also a source of increasing legal risk. Employers must ensure their recruitment processes are fair and do not discriminate. They must also conduct mandatory pre-employment checks on all new employees and ensure compliance with data protection […]
Partner Visa UK (Eligibility Requirements!)
If you are looking to apply for a partner visa to join your loved one in the UK, read on for a summary of the eligibility requirements you will need to meet and an overview of the process for making an application. The UK immigration rules don’t make it easy for families to stay together. […]
Phased Retirement Guide for Employers
Phased retirement is an approach taken by some employers that gives employees more flexibility in how they manage the transition from full-time employment to retirement. This could be in the form of fewer working hours or responsibilities, or even a different role. In this guide for employers, we share practical tips on how to implement […]