Latest Developments: Employment Rights Bill
The Employment Rights Bill (ERB) is currently making its way through the legislative process and has now reached the Committee Stage in the House of Commons. As the Bill progresses, it has most recently attracted criticism from the Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC), as we summarise below. A substantial Amendment Paper, spanning 53 pages, has also […]
Latest eVisa Travel Advice as System Rollout Delayed
The UK government has postponed the full transition to eVisas due to concerns about potential disruption for people travelling and proving their immigration status. eVisa Transition Deadline Postponed In a written statement published on 4 December 2024, Seema Malhotra, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Migration and Citizenship, announced that expired biometric residence […]
Home Office eVisa Transition Information for Employers & BRP Holders
The Home Office has issued much-needed information and resources about the ongoing transition from physical immigration documents to the eVisa digital system. With an expiry deadline of 31 December 2024 for physical documents, there remains considerable progress to be made over the coming months to ensure those affected by the changes do not fall foul […]
How to Report an eVisa Error
The Home Office has launched a new online form to report any eVisa-related problems, such as difficulties viewing an eVisa or if the status displayed is incorrect. eVisas will become the standard for immigration status verification in the UK in 2025. If you currently hold a BRP (Biometric Residence Permit), BRC (Biometric Residence Card), or […]
Figures Show Home Office Focus on Illegal Working & Immigration Offences
The Home Office has been increasing efforts to tackle illegal working across the UK, leading to a significant rise in enforcement action. Illegal working & immigration offences According to figures released by the Home Office on 2 December, Immigration Enforcement teams conducted 3,188 visits between 5 July and 31 October 2024, resulting in […]
Employment Case Law Update November 2024
Read on for our monthly digest for employers on upcoming employment law changes and key, recent employment tribunal cases. Holiday Pay Deksne v Ambitions Ltd [2024] EAT 171 In the case of Deksne v Ambitions Ltd, the claimant alleged unlawful deductions from wages due to incorrect holiday pay calculations made by the employer. Initially, […]
Duty to Keep Christmas Parties Harassment-Free
Amidst the festive cheer of the Christmas party season, this year brings an added layer of responsibility for employers: the new duty under the Equality Act 2010 to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment. The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023, effective from 26 October 2024, places a legal duty on […]
Govt Unveils “Get Britain Working” White Paper
The UK government has unveiled its “Get Britain Working” White Paper, outlining comprehensive reforms to address economic inactivity and enhance employment opportunities across the economy. The initiatives, which are set to cost £240m, aim to raise the employment rate to 80% by integrating health, skills and employment support. This comes at a time when figures […]
ETA Phase Two: Applications Now Open for Non-European Nationals
Phase Two of the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme officially begins on 27 November 2024. From this date, nationals from a range of non-European, visa-exempt countries can begin applying for an ETA in preparation for the 8 January 2025 deadline. After this deadline, travellers from these countries must have an approved ETA or a […]
Changes in Home Office Visa Processing Providers
The Home Office has provided further information about changes to the commercial partners operating some of its visa application centres in the UK and overseas. Visa application centres are managed by private companies, or ‘commercial partners’, on behalf of UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), the Home Office department responsible for administering the country’s visa system […]