Quiet Quitting: What Employers Need to Know
Quiet quitting has emerged as a growing trend in the workplace, where employees meet only the minimum requirements of their roles without going beyond what’s expected. For employers, this phenomenon can lead to decreased productivity, low morale and disengagement, ultimately affecting organisational performance. Whether driven by worker burnout, dissatisfaction or changing attitudes towards work-life balance, […]
Sleeping On The Job: Employer Strategies & Policies
Sleeping at work is generally not allowed, due not only to productivity issues, but also because of potential health and safety hazards, depending on the employee’s role and responsibilities. Employers should be clear on the rules around sleeping on the job, and the consequences facing employees if they are found have been asleep while at […]
UKVCAS Centres: Guide to UK Visa Services
If you’re currently applying for further leave to remain, settlement or naturalisation from within the UK, you will most likely need to make an appointment with UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS) at one of the UKVCAS centres for your application to be processed. UKVCAS is the digital system, launched by the Home Office […]
Work Visa USA: Your Guide to Application & Types
To work in the US as a non-US citizen or without US permanent residence status you will need to apply for the relevant visa and work authorisation. US work visas are divided into categories for temporary or permanent work. Some of the more commonly used routes for temporary work include: L-1 visa for transferring executives, managers, or […]
US Working Visa: Types, Process & Requirements
Once you have identified which US working visa to apply for, the next step is to deal with your application. The specific application process to follow will be determined by the visa category you are applying for. You will also need to check if there are special requirements of the US consular post where you […]
UK Tier 1 Investor Visa: Best Alternatives Guide
In its statement announcing the closure of the Tier 1 investor visa, the Home Office made no reference to opening a replacement or new route for investors. This is perhaps unsurprising, given the Tier 1 investor visa had been subject to government scrutiny for many years due to concerns about the source of applicants’ investment […]
Protecting Clinically Vulnerable Workers: Employer Obligations
Vulnerable workers, including those with specific health conditions or heightened susceptibility to risks, require additional support to ensure they can work safely and effectively. In the UK, employers must balance their duty of care with compliance under laws like the Equality Act 2010 and Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. This article will guide […]
Appendix KoLL Requirements & Exemptions
Appendix KoLL of the UK Immigration Rules contains the requirements to be met by applicants for certain immigration applications, such as Indefinite Leave to Enter or Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), to prove sufficient knowledge of the English language and about life in the United Kingdom. Ion this guide, we look at the circumstances in […]
MN1 Form: Register Your Child as a British Citizen
If you are a parent looking to register a child under the age of 18 as a British citizen, you will need to complete the Home Office’s form MN1. Becoming a British citizen is a significant life event. As well as allowing your child to apply for a British passport, British citizenship also means your […]