Path from Innovator Visa to ILR: Requirements & Guide
If you are currently running your own business in the UK under the Innovator route, you may be thinking about making Britain your permanent home. To do this, you would need to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). You should apply during the last month of your current permission to be in the UK. […]
Self-Certification Form UK 2026: How to Complete & When to Use It
In this guide for managers, we explain the rules on when employees can self-certify for sickness absence, the role of self-certification forms and share best practice advice on managing sickness absence at work. Self certification Under the self certification rules, employees can be absent from work due to illness for up to seven […]
Form AN British Naturalisation Form
Form AN is used by most non-UK nationals applying to naturalise in the UK as a British citizen. It is important that you ensure you satisfy the eligibility requirements for naturalisation before starting the application process, and that you take care when completing the form. Failure to complete Form AN correctly may result in a […]
Victimisation in the Workplace
By law, no individual should suffer unfair or unfavourable treatment in the workplace. Victimisation is when someone is subject to a detriment because they have brought, or it is believed they are about to bring, or support, a claim relating to either disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or […]
Notice Period To Change Employment Contract Terms
Changing an employee’s contract of employment is not something you can usually do without their consent. Further, even where the employment contract contains some form of flexibility or variation clause, you can only make use of this type of contractual provision where it is reasonable to do so and having provided the employee with sufficient […]
Long Term Sick Pay Rules
As an employer, it’s essential you understand how to manage absence so as to support your workforce, whilst also minimising the impact on your business. In this guide, we explain the rules on long term sickness pay, and consider how to deal with long term sick leave. Types of sick pay The two main […]
Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa Extension Guide
The deadline to submit a Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa extension was 5 April 2023. The deadline for Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa holders to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) was 6 April 2025, unless they previously held a Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) visa, in which case the deadline is 6 July 2027. This article […]
ILR for Dependants
The route from a dependent visa to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK allows family members of primary visa holders to achieve settled status. Dependants, including spouses, partners and children, may qualify for ILR if they meet specific requirements, such as completing the necessary residency period. Attaining ILR is an important step for […]
Sickness Absence: Employer Essentials
Sickness absence remains a significant issue for employers across the UK. How you manage sickness absence will be critical to meeting your legal obligations towards your workforce, while ensuring staff wellbeing is supported disruption to the organisation is limited. The following are the key elements for employers when managing sickness absence. Self-Certification Self-certification […]
Understanding Occupational Sick Pay for Employers
Occupational Sick Pay (OSP) is a scheme provided by employers to offer enhanced financial support to employees who are unable to work due to illness. It is an optional benefit that goes beyond the statutory sick pay (SSP) requirements set by UK law. Employers can tailor OSP schemes to align with their organisation’s policies and […]