European Visitors Now Require ETA for UK
With effect from today, 2 April 2025, nationals of the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland now require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to visit the UK or to transit landside. The new requirement brings European travellers in line with other nationalities already subject to the UK’s new ETA permit system. The […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]