Mobility Compliance: Global HR Essentials
Investing in international talent mobility can deliver organisational objectives and drive competitive advantage. However, it also presents global mobility compliance risks, requiring ongoing management and mitigation. Non-compliance with employer duties can result in wasted expenditure, loss of revenue, damage to reputation, decline in employee morale and significant financial penalties. The potential benefits of global mobility […]
How to Write a Grievance Letter
If you have a work-related complaint, and informal steps have failed to resolve the issue, you may need to write a grievance letter to raise a grievance with your employer. Different employers can operate different procedures for making a grievance, but in most cases this will entail you writing a grievance letter. Below we look […]
T5 Government Authorised Exchange Visa for Interns
If you are planning to come to the UK for an internship, you will need to ensure you have the correct work visa. Is there a UK internship visa? Under the UK’s points-based immigration system there are a number of short-term visas to enable foreign nationals to work in the UK with a Home Office […]
Unfair Dismissal Claim (Your Rights)
If you believe your employer has dismissed you unfairly, you may be able to take legal action against them by bringing an unfair dismissal claim for compensation. However, not all employees are eligible to bring such a claim, and strict time limits apply. Below we look at what constitutes an “unfair dismissal”, including the eligibility […]
Resident Labour Market Test (HR Guide)
The Resident Labour Market Test is one of the more challenging requirements of hiring under the Points Based System. While your organisation may already have a tried and tested recruitment policy and process for advertising job roles, as a sponsor licence holder you will need to ensure this satisfies the stringent and particular criteria under […]
Sickness Absence (Employee FAQs)
What are your employment rights while off work due to sickness absence? Statutory Sick Pay is an entitlement for qualifying employees who are off work due to sickness. Many employers offer enhanced sick pay to their employees under their contract of employment. You should check your contract or organisation’s sickness policy to find out if […]
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur
The Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa closes to new applications on 6th July 2019. For advice about meeting this deadline, speak to our UK business visa specialists. Replacing the Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa is the new Start-Up route, aimed at individuals with a viable business idea they want to put into action in the UK. What is […]
Registered Traveller Service FAQs | DavidsonMorris
9 minute read Last updated: 26th November 2019 Travelling under the Registered Traveller Service offers frequent business travellers a number of benefits. What is the Registered Traveller Service, who is eligible and how do you apply? This article covers: What is the Registered Traveller Service (RTS)? What are the benefits for business travellers? […]
Barista Visa – Solution to Labour Shortages or a Bitter Tonic?
Reports of shortages of labour in specific sectors and an exodus of EEA workers as a result of Brexit are fuelling speculation about potential changes in the UK immigration rules. With the General Election now upon us and taking all political focus and energy, we do not expect any clarification on the future immigration status of EEA […]
UK Registered Traveller Service expanded to 16 new countries
The Home Office has announced the expansion of its Registered Traveller Service to include 16 additional countries. Membership will now be open to passengers from: Argentina Belize Brazil Brunei Chile Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Israel Malaysia Mexico Nicaragua Panama Paraguay Uruguay The changes take effect Monday 21 November 2016. According to Home Secretary […]