Transitioning to an eVisa for UK BRP Holders
Currently, the UK visa system relies mostly on physical documents such as the Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) to manage and prove immigration status for large numbers of migrants. The BRP card holds visa details and acts as proof of the holder’s immigration status and rights when in the UK. However, as part of a wider Home Office […]
New Fire & Rehire Code of Practice in Force
A new Statutory Code of Practice on Fire and Rehire took effect on 18 July 2024. Formally known as the Statutory Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement, the new guidance now has to be taken into account by employment tribunals on relevant cases, such as unfair dismissal claims. It’s important to note that this […]
King’s Speech 2024: Employment Law Reforms
During the State Opening of Parliament on 17 July 2024, the first since the latest UK general election, the King delivered a speech setting out the new Government’s legislative priorities for the coming months. The speech and accompanying memorandum included 40 bills, with two relating to employment law: the Employment Rights Bill and the Equality […]
King’s Speech 2024: Immigration Reforms
At the State Opening of Parliament on 17 July 2024, marking the first session since the most recent UK general election, King Charles presented the new Government’s upcoming legislative agenda. In this update, we set out the main provisions relating to UK immigration. Section A: Business Immigration The speech referred to the introduction […]
ECHR Consultation on Sexual Harassment Guidance
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has launched a consultation on proposed changes to its guidance on preventing workplace sexual harassment. The proposed amendments introduce a new section of guidance addressing the legal changes under the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023, which takes effect on 26 October 2024. The Act […]
Employment Case Law Update June 2024
Read on for our monthly digest for employers on upcoming employment law changes and key, recent employment tribunal cases. Indirect Discrimination Boohene and Ors v Royal Parks Ltd The claimants were employed by a contractor working on an outsourced maintenance contract for Royal Parks. Although Royal Parks had committed to ensuring its employees […]
UK General Election Manifesto: Summary for Employers
Ahead of the UK General Election on 4 July 2024, the following summary for employers sets out the manifesto pledges of the main parties in relation to employment and immigration law. Labour Party Employment The Labour Party’s employment plans are detailed in Labour’s “Plan to Make Work Pay: Delivering a New Deal for […]
Home Office Failure to Provide Digital Proof of Section 3C Leave Ruled Unlawful
In R (Refugee and Migrant Forum of Essex and London (RAMFEL) & Anor) v Secretary of State for the Home Department, the High Court determined that the Home Office has been acting unlawfully by failing to provide proof of status to thousands of migrants. The legal challenge was brought by the charity RAMFEL (Refugee […]
Care Home Sponsor Licence Revocation Overturned on Judicial Review
As the Home Office continues its heightened scrutiny of the health and social care sector, the recent Judicial Review case of New Hope Care Ltd v Secretary of State for the Home Department will be of interest to care providers – as well as sponsor licence holders in other industries – where procedural failings have […]
Government Responds to MAC Review into Graduate Route
The Home Office has issued a statement responding to the MAC’s rapid review into the UK Graduate Route, which recommended retaining the route, citing no evidence of misuse of this visa category. While the statement does not explicitly endorse the Graduate Route, the Home Office confirms that it will remain open, but would be kept under […]