Hiring International Employees
Hiring international employees allows UK employers to access a global talent pool, bringing in skilled individuals who can contribute to business growth and innovation. It involves recruiting individuals from outside the UK who require the appropriate immigration permission to work legally. Employers must ensure they comply with UK immigration rules, including securing a sponsor licence […]
Global Talent Visa Endorsement Guide
The UK’s Global Talent visa is proving to be a popular work route, attracting highly skilled individuals to come to Britain to work on the basis of their professional standing, without having to be sponsored by an employer. There are two stages to the Global Talent application; first the individual must prove they meet the […]
Disability Leave: Guide for Employers
It is not uncommon for employers to treat disability leave in the same way as sick leave, even if an employee is not unwell but rather absent from work for a disability-related reason. This could include for treatment, rehabilitation or assessment. However, by treating disability and sick leave in the same way, this can expose […]
Marriage & Civil Partnership Discrimination at Work
Employees who can show they have experienced marriage or civil partnership discrimination at work may have the option to pursue a claim and compensation from their employer. While less frequent, claims of marriage and civil partnership discrimination do occur, often in cases where employees are denied opportunities, face workplace hostility, or encounter assumptions about their […]
Changing a Job Description: UK Employment Law Guide
If managed correctly, changing a worker’s job description can help your organisation adapt its operations while improving morale and increasing the flexibility of your workforce. Employers are allowed to change workers’ job roles, provided there are contractual terms in the employment contract allowing them to do so, such as a flexibility clause, and the employee […]
International Recruitment Fund 2025/26: New Guidance
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued updated guidance for the £12.5 million International Recruitment Regional Fund for 2025–26, aimed at supporting migrant care workers affected by sponsor non-compliance or unethical practices. Key Objectives of the 2025–26 Fund The primary goals of the 2025–26 Fund for regional and sub-regional partnerships […]
Online Share Code Check: Complete Guide
A share code is a unique identifier used in the UK to facilitate the online verification of an individual’s immigration status, right to work, or right to rent. Share codes are generated by the Home Office at the individual’s request and then provided to employers, landlords and other authorities as proof of the individual’s lawful […]
What to Do When Accused of Gross Misconduct
If you are being accused of gross misconduct at work, you will need to act quickly to understand your options and next steps. We look at some common concerns of employees facing disciplinary action at work. What is misconduct? Workplace misconduct relates to unacceptable actions and behaviours that justify the employer in taking […]
What is a Biometric Passport?
Biometric passports, also known as e-passports, are travel documents that include an embedded microchip containing biometric information, such as the passport holder’s facial features, fingerprints, and iris scans. They are designed to enhance security and streamline the identification process at border controls. In the United Kingdom, biometric passports have been issued as standard since 2010 […]