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 […]
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 […]
How to Check Employees’ Right to Work in the UK
Checking employees’ Right to Work is a legal requirement for all UK employers to ensure that individuals they hire are authorised to work in the country. The process involves verifying the individual’s identity and their immigration status. Employers can conduct these checks digitally or manually, depending on the individual’s status and circumstances. Failure to check […]
Update: Employment Rights Bill Developments March 2025
The UK government has made significant changes to the Employment Rights Bill (ERB), following extensive consultations with business groups and trade unions. The resulting amendments cover a wide range of employment issues, including agency worker rights, redundancy consultation penalties, fair work enforcement and statutory sick pay reforms. For UK employers, these changes signal greater regulatory […]
Changes in Employment Rates & Rules April 2025
In April 2025, several significant changes to statutory rates and employment law rules will come into effect in the UK. Key updates include: National Minimum and Living Wage Increases From 1 April 2025, all UK employers must apply increased minimum and living wage rates. The most significant change is the extension of the […]
Absence Management: Strategies for Employers
Time lost due to employee absence costs employers, both in relation to the unworked hours and in the time needed to manage the absence, arrange cover and provide support where required on the return to work. But absences from work are an inevitable part of running an organisation, where staff may be off work for […]
Failure to Make Reasonable Adjustments
A failure to make reasonable adjustments refers to a breach of the employer’s duty to ensure that workers and job applicants are not substantially disadvantaged in carrying out or applying for a job because of a disability when compared with people who do not have a disability. This is a statutory duty that most employers […]
New Right to Work Rules for UK Gig Employers
The UK home Office has announced a significant change to right to work rules, extending existing legal obligations to employers engaging individuals in the gig economy or on zero-hours contracts. Under the new requirements, organisations employing workers on flexible and zero-hours contracts must now verify their immigration status before hiring them. To comply, organisations will […]
Restraint of Trade Clauses: Employer Advice
A restraint of trade clause in an employment contract can be an effective way of restricting the post-termination activities of a key or senior employee, by helping to protect the employer’s legitimate business interests if that individual’s employment comes to an end. However, not all restraint of trade clauses will be enforceable by the courts. […]