UK Offshore Wind Workers’ Concession Expired
The UK’s offshore wind workers’ concession ended on 30 April 2023. Wind workers relying on the concession were required to leave the UK by 30 April 2023, and apply for entry clearance before returning to the UK for work. Offshore worker duty to notify the UK Home Office As of 12 April 2023, offshore […]
Employment Case Law Update June 2023
Read on for our monthly digest for employers on upcoming employment law changes and key employment cases that have recently been decided. Holiday pay accrual Conner v Chief Constable of the South Yorkshire Police Mr Conner was dismissed following a period of illness. On termination of his employment, he was entitled to payment in […]
Employment Case Law Update May 2023
Read on for our monthly digest for employers on upcoming employment law changes and key employment cases that have recently been decided. New employment rights for carers and parents On 24 May 2023, three pieces of legislation introducing new employment rights for carers and parents received Royal Assent. The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) […]
Employment Case Law Update April 2023
Read on for our monthly digest for employers on upcoming employment law changes and key employment cases that have recently been decided. Tribunal procedure Ebury Partners UK Ltd v Acton Davis The claimant brought claims to the Employment Tribunal for wrongful and constructive termination. The Tribunal found against the claimant, and the claimant did […]
Extra Bank Holiday Rules 2023
Understanding how bank holidays work in the context of holiday entitlement, and your employee’s right to paid time off, is important when it comes to keeping your workforce happy. The following guide for employers looks at the bank holiday rules for 2023, including the extra bank holiday scheduled across the UK for King Charles’ coronation. […]
Statutory Employment Payments Rates 2023 – 2024
Statutory employment rates are changing from April 2023. Employers should take action to ensure compliance, including reviewing and updating policies and documents, and adjusting statutory employment payments in line with the new applicable rates. Statutory family-related pay rates 2023-2024 Family-related statutory weekly pay rates from 2 April 2023 are as follows: Statutory payment Weekly […]
Immigration Rules Changes 2023
In its Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules HC1160, the UK Home Office has set out a broad range of amendments and updates affecting sponsors, workers and those making UK visa or settlement applications. When do the new Home Office rules take effect? The work-related visa changes will in most part take effect […]
Employment Case Law Update February 2023
Read on for our monthly digest for employers on upcoming employment law changes and key employment cases that have recently been decided. Redundancy Cook v Gentoo Group Ltd Mr Cook was made redundant from his job at Gentoo Group just prior to his 55th birthday. Under the rules of his pension scheme, members are […]
Global Mobility Trends 2023
There are several trends in global mobility that are expected to continue in 2023, subject to factors such as world events, economic conditions, and advancements in technology. These include: Domestic skills shortages resulting in increased overseas recruitment Digital nomadism Increased use of technology Sustainable travel Emerging destinations Rental market challenges Greater safeguarding of mobile employees International […]
What Tech Nation’s Closure Means For Global Talent Visas
Tech Nation has announced that it is to close its operations from 31 March 2023, ending its role as endorsing body for tech applicants under the Global Talent route. The announcement comes after the organisation lost its government funding to Barclays. The Department for Digital, Culture Media and Sport formally awarded the £12 million Digital […]