EU National Working in UK: Visa Rules
EU nationals must comply with UK immigration rules introduced following the end of free movement on 31 December 2020. Those without valid permission to live and work in the UK may face enforcement action, including removal and re-entry bans. Can EU nationals still work in the UK after Brexit? EU nationals can work […]
Immigration Training for HR & Employers
Immigration training supports enhanced internal efficiencies and compliance risk management. We can support your organisation, whatever your immigration training needs. Improving the skills and knowledge of internal teams and key human resource staff is a crucial element in meeting your immigration compliance obligations as a UK employer, and avoiding Home Office scrutiny and penalties. As […]
Employment Tribunal Representation
Specialist employment tribunal representation will be critical to securing a positive outcome for your organisation. Tribunal claims can be costly, protracted and they distract from core business activity. As an employer, there are strict procedures to follow and your conduct throughout the process will be subject to tribunal scrutiny, potentially impacting the level of damages […]
Mergers & Acquisitions: Employment Considerations
Along with other critical areas of risk such as financial matters, tax and regulatory, employment and human resource factors should also be subject to due diligence in the early stages of any corporate transaction, such as mergers and acquisitions. Before any formal agreement is made, organisations should gain a comprehensive understanding of the obligations being […]
Restructuring
Changing the organisational structure, whether through restructuring, reorganising, downsizing or streamlining operations, is inevitably a complex process, involving considerable legal risk. Where the change involves reduction of headcount, changes in organisational roles or redundancy, employers have to ensure they are following the correct legal procedures and meeting employees’ rights. Taking specialist advice from the outset […]
Remote & Hybrid Working: UK Visa & Sponsorship Rules
In this guide, we outline some of the issues for employers to be aware of when implementing hybrid and remote working arrangements for sponsored and overseas workers. Section A: What is hybrid & remote working? Remote working is where an employee works outside of a traditional office environment or other fixed workplace, typically […]
Tier 2 Visa Application: Skilled Worker Visa Guide
The Tier 2 Visa was replaced by the Skilled Worker Visa at the end of 2020. It is the main route for foreign nationals seeking employment in the UK with an approved sponsor. It allows skilled workers to take up roles with a licensed employer who meets salary and job eligibility criteria. Skilled worker applicants […]
Tier 2 Sponsorship: Skilled Worker Visa Guide
With Tier 2 visa sponsorship, now called Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, UK employers are permitted to hire skilled workers from overseas where the role and level of pay meet specific requirements. In most cases, UK companies hiring workers that are not UK/Irish nationals without indefinite leave or pre-settled status are required to hold a valid […]
Biometric Residence Permits & Proof of ILR
Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) and other physical documents such as Biometric Residence Cards (BRCs) are no longer accepted as valid proof of immigration status. Individuals must now use an eVisa, accessed through their UKVI account, to prove their status. From 1 January 2025, employers, landlords and government departments verify immigration status digitally. Expired BRPs, vignettes […]
General Work Visa UK: Eligibility & Application Guide
Although there is no general work visa in the UK, there are various different routes available under the UK’s Immigration Rules to work in the UK. The primary route for workers is the Skilled Worker visa. In this guide, we look at how to hire an overseas national under the skilled worker route, including the […]