Skilled Worker Visa Extension Guide
Skilled Worker visas are issued for a period of up to five years. To remain in the UK beyond this, the worker has to make an application for a Skilled Worker visa extension before their current visa expires to avoid overstaying. As with the initial visa application, the worker will need to show when they […]
Appendix Skilled Worker (Sponsor Guide)
Appendix Skilled Worker sets out the rules for skilled migrant workers to be sponsored under the UK’s Immigration Rules. The Skilled Worker route is the primary immigration route for overseas skilled workers looking to come to the UK, although an applicant must first meet various requirements to qualify for a visa under this route. These […]
How Many Sick Days Before Disciplinary?
When managing sickness absence, employers have to balance the duty to support and ensure the employee is supported and receives what they are entitled to, while ensuring the needs of their organisation are protected. In cases of long term sickness absence, there may come a point when the employer has to consider if the situation […]
Skilled Worker Visa Points Guide
The Skilled Worker visa is the primary immigration route for overseas nationals looking to come to the UK to undertake skilled work. While the route offers UK employers access to the global pool of talent, strict eligibility criteria apply. This includes the requirement for the applicant to attain a certain number of Skilled Worker visa […]
Employing Casual Workers (HR Help)
The term ‘casual worker’ describes an individual who is not part of a business’s permanent workforce. Casual workers typically supply services on a flexible or irregular basis, usually to meet varying demand for work. It is not defined in employment law, rather, it is a catch-all phrase used to describe someone who does not have […]
EU Settled Status & Absences from UK
If you have settled or pre settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS), it is important to understand how absences from the UK can affect your status and your right to remain in the UK lawfully. As of 31 March 2023, an estimated 5.6 million Europeans and their family members had secured their residence […]
IHS Refund Rules
The Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) is a fee levied on most visa applicants seeking leave to enter or remain in the UK. The IHS allows visa holders to access NHS services while in the UK. As a successful visa applicant, you can start using certain healthcare services once you have paid the IHS or if you […]
Written Statement of Employment Particulars
One of the fundamental employment rights in the UK is that employees and workers are provided with a written statement of employment particulars by their first day of employment. The employer is required to give the principal statement on the first day of employment and provide the broader written statement within two months of the […]
SOSR Dismissal: What Is Some Other Substantial Reason?
To dismiss an employee lawfully, employers have to be able to provide a fair reason. There are five potentially fair reasons for dismissal set out under section 98 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. These relate to employee conduct, capability and performance, redundancy, breach of a statutory restriction or Some Other Substantial Reason (SOSR). […]
HR Induction Process: Guide for Employers
The induction process provides an organisation with the opportunity to welcome new recruits, helping them to settle in, and ensuring that they have the knowledge and support needed to perform their new role. It is also a chance for the employer to begin to tick the necessary boxes when it comes to discharging the various […]