Refused Tier 1 Entrepreneur Extension Overturned: Home Office Error
In R (on the application of Ghadam) v Secretary of State for the Home Department, the Home Office was found to have followed an incorrect procedure in refusing an extension of a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur visa). Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa Refusal Successfully Challenged The applicant, an Iranian citizen, arrived in the UK in July […]
Jordan Nationals No Longer Eligible for UK ETA
As of 15:00 BST on 10 September 2024, nationals of Jordan are now required to obtain a visa before visiting or transiting through the UK. The change, outlined in the Home Office’s Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 217), adds Jordan to the visa national list and removes it from the Electronic Travel […]
New Guidance on Hybrid Working & Disabled Workers
On 5 September 2024, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) published comprehensive guidance for employers aimed at supporting disabled workers in hybrid working environments. With the rise of flexible working arrangements, particularly in the post-pandemic era, hybrid working has become a popular model that combines remote and workplace-based arrangements. While hybrid working offers numerous […]
Employment Case Law Update August 2024
Read on for our monthly digest for employers on upcoming employment law changes and key, recent employment tribunal cases. Equal Pay Thandi and Others v Next PLC A group of predominantly female store-based workers brought a claim for equal pay against their employer, Next, arguing their roles were of equal value to those of […]
Employers May Have to Offer Four-Day Week
The UK government is considering plans to allow workers to request a four-day working week. This proposal would enable employees to compress their full working hours into fewer days, while still receiving their regular pay. Four-Day Working Week Proposals Currently, UK workers have the right to request flexible working arrangements, but employers are […]
Next Loses Equal Pay Tribunal Claim
Next store workers have been successful in their equal pay claims after comparing their roles with those of warehouse workers, raising a number of potential implications for employers. Background to the Claim A group of predominantly female store-based workers at Next filed an equal pay claim, arguing that their work as retail assistants […]
Home Office Clarifies Discrepancy in Going Rate Guidance
The Home Office has addressed a discrepancy between the salary rates for certain roles listed in the “Skilled Worker visa: going rates for eligible occupation codes” guidance and the rates in the Immigration Rules. In July 2024, the Home Office updated its guidance on salary rates for roles eligible under the Skilled Worker visa route, […]
Home Office Latest Illegal Working Clampdown
The UK government has unveiled new measures aimed at enhancing border security, focusing largely on employers hiring illegal workers and disrupting organised immigration crime. Illegal Working Under the Spotlight In a statement published on 21 August 2024, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced the immediate recruitment of up to 100 specialist intelligence and investigation […]
Proposals for New ‘Right to Switch Off’
The UK government is considering implementing a right to switch off, a policy designed to protect employees from being expected to engage in work-related communications outside of their agreed working hours. The measure aims to improve work-life balance, reduce stress and prevent burnout by ensuring that employees can disconnect from work without fear of negative […]
Employment Case Law Update July 2024
Read on for our monthly digest for employers on upcoming employment law changes and key, recent employment tribunal cases. Employment Tribunal Procedures Ridley and others v HB Kirtley t/a Queen’s Court Business Centre Three claimants sought to appeal decisions made by the Employment Tribunal, under the provisions of the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) Rules […]