31 Dec 2024: Right to Work & End of BRPs
From 1 January 2025, the UK’s new eVisa system will replace physical documents, including Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs), Biometric Residence Cards (BRCs), vignette stickers and stamped endorsements, as proof of immigration status. Individuals holding these documents are required to register for a UKVI account before this deadline to access their eVisa. The account will enable […]
Employment Case Law Update October 2024
Read on for our monthly digest for employers on upcoming employment law changes and key, recent employment tribunal cases. Employment Rights Bill: Key Summary The UK Government introduced the Employment Rights Bill on 10 October 2024, marking what is set to be a significant shift in workers’ rights. You can read our summary […]
Increase in National Minimum Wage Rates from April 2025
The UK Government has announced it has accepted the Low Pay Commission’s (LPC) recommendations for National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) rates, set to come into effect from 1 April 2025. The new rates reflect considerable increases, with the Government citing the aim of supporting low-paid workers against rising living costs and […]
New Sponsor UK System & Sponsor Guidance Updates
The latest updates to the UK’s sponsor guidance, effective from 24 October 2024, bring notable changes for sponsors in the Worker and Temporary Worker categories, particularly as the Home Office begins implementing its new ‘Sponsor UK’ IT system. This update outlines the key changes, the impact on sponsor licence holders and the steps to consider […]
Govt Factsheets Expand on Employment Rights Bill
The UK Government introduced the Employment Rights Bill on 10 October 2024, marking what is set to be a significant shift in workers’ rights. You can read our summary of the Bill here. Expanding on the information contained within the Bill, a number of official factsheets have now been published by the Government, covering key […]
Legal Directories Recognise DavidsonMorris’ Immigration Expertise
DavidsonMorris has been recognised by both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for expertise in UK immigration law in their latest guides to the legal market. Legal 500 UK The Legal 500 writes in its new 2024 edition: “With particular skill handling Sponsor Licence applications, DavidsonMorris advises a broad range of […]
BRPs No Longer Issued from 31 October 2024
The UK Home Office has confirmed that Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) will no longer be issued after 31 October 2024. This confirmation comes as the BRP replacement service also ceased operations last month. Visa holders now need to switch to an electronic visa (eVisa) by creating a UKVI account, which will store their immigration status […]
Surge in Sponsor Licence Suspensions & Revocations
Sponsor licence suspensions and revocations have this year reached an unprecedented high compared to figures from previous years. According to recent Home Office data, there has been a 109% increase in suspensions and a 51% rise in revocations since 2023. Beyond sponsor-specific obligations, the Home Office is also clamping down on wider immigration and employment law […]
Immigration Implications of Employment Rights Bill
The newly-published Employment Rights Bill is set to bring significant reform of UK workplace rights. The details of the changes will start to emerge as the Bill passes through the legislative process. For employers, this insight cannot come soon enough, as efforts will need to be made to review the new rules, assess current organisational […]
Govt Unveils Employment Rights Bill
The UK Government has today (10 October 2024) introduced its new Employment Rights Bill, reflecting commitments from Labour’s “Plan to Make Work Pay” and the King’s Speech. At 158 pages, the Bill is substantial, and proposes wide-ranging reforms of UK workplace rules. While the Government pledged to bring in new employment rights and protections within […]