Affairs at Work: Employers’ Guide
Workplace relationships can present a number of risks for employers, from the potential for legal risk to damage to team dynamics and morale. Relationships between a manager and a direct report, for instance, can lead to accusations of favouritism or unfair treatment, particularly regarding promotions, appraisals or disciplinary actions. If the relationship ends poorly, employers […]
Increase in Skilled Worker Visa Salary Floor April 2025
The UK government has announced an increase in the minimum salary threshold for certain Skilled Worker visa applicants, which will take effect on 9 April 2025. According to the Home Office, the increased rates are based on Office for National Statistics (ONS) data to align salaries with the latest UK workforce earnings. New Minimum […]
KIT Days: Employer Guide to Keeping In Touch Days
Employees on maternity leave have the right to take up to ten optional keeping in touch days, known as KIT days, without impacting their statutory maternity entitlements. This guide for employers details the rules on keep in touch days and how these interact with wider maternity rights. What are keeping in touch (KIT) days? […]
Direct Discrimination at Work (HR Guide)
Direct discrimination refers to when someone is treated less favourably than others because of a protected characteristic, such as age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. Under the Equality Act 2010, direct discrimination is unlawful in employment, education and the provision of goods and services. Employers therefore have a duty to ensure […]
Care Worker Recruitment: New Sponsorship Rules from April 2025
The UK government has announced new rules for care providers recruiting international care workers, which will take effect from 9 April 2025. Under the revised sponsorship requirements, care providers in England must first try to recruit an international worker who is already in the UK and in need of sponsorship before hiring from overseas. […]
Trinidad & Tobago Visitors Now Need UK Visa
The UK government has announced that from 9 April 2025, nationals of Trinidad and Tobago will no longer be able to enter the UK visa-free for short visits. Instead, they will need to apply for a visa before travelling, whether for tourism, business, study or family visits. The new rule realigns Trinidad and Tobago with […]
UK Tightens Short-Term Study Visa Rules
The UK government has announced tighter restrictions on the Short-Term Study visa route that will take effect from 9 April 2025. Education institutions and visa applicants are advised to stay informed of these new requirements, which are expected to result in higher numbers of short term study visa refusals. What is the Short Term […]
Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules March 2025
The latest update to the immigration rules (Statement of changes HC 733) has been released, along with an explanatory memorandum and a ministerial statement. Summary of Updates The changes take effect from today through to 13 August 2025, with the majority coming into force in April 2025: Care Worker Sponsorship Rule Change […]
Redundancy Process: Step-By-Step Guide
The redundancy process is a legal framework that employers in the UK must follow when reducing their workforce due to business needs. Redundancy occurs when a role is no longer required, often due to changes in business operations, such as restructuring, closure, or technological advancements. In practice, redundancy can be one of the most stressful workplace […]
Expatriate Management: Best Practice Tips
Global assignments must deliver value for both the business and the individual. Employers today face a far more demanding landscape—immigration rules are tightening, tax liabilities are increasing, and employee expectations have evolved. A one-size-fits-all approach is no longer enough. Global assignments must deliver value for both the business and the individual. Sending talent abroad is […]