Immigration Statement of Changes HC 836 June 2025
The latest Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules, HC 836, was laid before Parliament on 24 June 2025. The changes focus on the EU Settlement Scheme, restricted-leave cases, International Civilian Employees, the Private Life route, Appendix Continuous Residence and Appendix Long Residence, among others. The amendments take effect on staggered dates between 16 July […]
Legal Implications of Working Two Jobs
The growth of side jobs and portfolio working, especially given economic pressures and changing work culture, means that employers are increasingly likely to encounter staff with secondary work. While not necessarily unlawful, this can create a number of legal, operational and reputational considerations. In this guide for employers, we explain the practical and legal implications […]
Next Stage for Employment Rights Bill – June 2025
The Employment Rights Bill has now completed the most intensive part of its passage through the House of Lords and is now heading into the final parliamentary stretch. Employment Rights Bill completes House of Lords Second Reading The Lords’ committee stage finished on 24 June after eleven days of line-by-line scrutiny. Peers tabled […]
UK Corporate Relocation: Employee Transfer & Visa Support 2026
Many companies from large multinationals to entrepreneurial businesses are choosing to embark on a process of corporate relocation by relocating part or all of their operations to new regions. There are significant potential benefits to relocating abroad – access to markets, simplified compliance and cost savings are cited as key advantages. While there are a […]
New UK Global Talent Taskforce: Fast-Tracked Overseas Recruitment
The UK Government has launched a Global Talent Taskforce, alongside a £54 million Global Talent Fund, to attract world-leading researchers, innovators and high-calibre creatives to the United Kingdom. Announced on 22 June 2025 by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Department for Business and Trade, the initiative aims to supercharge the […]
TUPE Q and A for Employees: Employer Guide
The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006, or ‘TUPE regulations’, ensure that employees are not unfairly disadvantaged when their employment is transferred to a new employer. Under TUPE, the employment contracts of transferring employees, including all rights and obligations, must be preserved by the incoming employer, and both the outgoing and incoming employers […]
Restrictive Covenants: UK Employers’ Guide
Restrictive covenants in employment contracts can play an important role in protecting an organisation’s commercial interests and managing risks when an employee leaves. While implied contract terms provide some measure of protection for the employer during the employee’s period of employment, using restrictive covenants within contracts of employment can provide protection after the employment has […]
When Does TUPE Apply? An Employer’s Guide
The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE) 2006 are notoriously onerous on employers. However, TUPE only applies to certain types of business transactions and transfers. As such, employers will need to determine if a transaction is covered by TUPE before proceeding with the transfer, as this will shape both affected employees’ rights and […]
Grievance Procedure: Steps for Employers
Dealing with grievances in an effective and proportionate way is important when it comes to minimising conflict in the workplace, not to mention the risk of tribunal claims. The following guide for employers sets out the key elements of a lawful grievance procedure, including the possible grievance outcomes resulting from either an informal or formal […]
Adoption Leave: Employers’ Guide
When an employee is going through the process of adopting a child, or having a child through a surrogacy arrangement, they may be eligible for statutory adoption leave and adoption pay, provided they meet the relevant requirements. Most employers are aware of the rights and responsibilities around maternity, paternity and parental leave and pay. What […]