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 […]
New Employer Guidance on Sexual Harassment from EHRC
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has released updated guidance to help employers understand their legal responsibilities under new duties to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. The Worker Protection Act, which amends the Equality Act 2010, will come into effect on 26 October 2024, shifting the focus for employers from addressing harassment after […]
BRP Replacement Service Now Closed as eVisas Roll Out
The Home Office has confirmed that the BRP replacement service is now closed to new applications, and no new physical BRPs will be issued after 31 October 2024. Closure of BRP Replacement Services as eVisas Roll Out The Home Office has amended various guidance documents to reflect the withdrawal of the replacement Biometric […]
Employment Case Law Update September 2024
Read on for our monthly digest for employers on upcoming employment law changes and key, recent employment tribunal cases. Protected Beliefs & Unlawful Discrimination Thomas v Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Mr Thomas was employed as an NHS consultant via an agency from April to July 2018 when he was dismissed […]
Govt Shelves Predictable Hours Act for Rights Under New Employment Rights Bill
The Department for Business and Trade has confirmed that a new law, which was set to grant workers the right to request predictable working hours, has been abandoned in favour of upcoming legislation. The Labour government has decided to shelve the Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023, despite the Bill receiving Royal Assent on […]
Refused Tier 1 Entrepreneur Extension Overturned: Home Office Error
In R (on the application of Ghadam) v Secretary of State for the Home Department, the Home Office was found to have followed an incorrect procedure in refusing an extension of a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur visa). Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa Refusal Successfully Challenged The applicant, an Iranian citizen, arrived in the UK in July […]
Jordan Nationals No Longer Eligible for UK ETA
As of 15:00 BST on 10 September 2024, nationals of Jordan are now required to obtain a visa before visiting or transiting through the UK. The change, outlined in the Home Office’s Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 217), adds Jordan to the visa national list and removes it from the Electronic Travel […]
New Guidance on Hybrid Working & Disabled Workers
On 5 September 2024, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) published comprehensive guidance for employers aimed at supporting disabled workers in hybrid working environments. With the rise of flexible working arrangements, particularly in the post-pandemic era, hybrid working has become a popular model that combines remote and workplace-based arrangements. While hybrid working offers numerous […]