Global Talent Visa Endorsement Guide
The UK’s Global Talent visa is proving to be a popular work route, attracting highly skilled individuals to come to Britain to work on the basis of their professional standing, without having to be sponsored by an employer. There are effectively two stages to the Global Talent application. First the individual must prove they meet […]
Skilled Worker Visa to ILR
Skilled worker visas are granted for up to 5 years. At the end of this period, to remain in the UK, you would either need to apply to extend your visa, or switch into a different visa category, or you may be eligible to apply to settle in the UK permanently. This is because the […]
Student Visa UK: Complete Guide for Applicants
The student visa allows non-UK residents to undertake a course of study at a British college or university. The student visa replaced the previous Tier 4 visa as the immigration route for international students aged 16 or over to study in the UK, provided they are sponsored by an education provider that holds a valid […]
UK-India Young Professionals Scheme Visa Guide
The India Young Professionals Scheme (IYPS) visa permits Indian nationals aged between 18 and 30 to live and work in the UK for up to two years, providing an opportunity for professional development and cultural exchange. This visa programme is designed to strengthen ties between India and the UK by offering young professionals valuable international […]
Corporate Relocation: Best Practice Guide
Many companies from large multinationals to entrepreneurial businesses are choosing to embark on a process of corporate relocation by relocating part or all of their operations to new regions. There are significant potential benefits to relocating abroad – access to markets, simplified compliance and cost savings are cited as key advantages. While there are a […]
Holiday Pay & Entitlement: Employers’ Guide
Entitlement to paid time off work is a fundamental workplace right in the UK. How much pay and time off work someone is entitled to will depend on several factors. As such, this places an obligation on employers to ensure they are calculating holiday pay and entitlement correctly, or risk unwanted complaints and disputes with […]
Restrictive Covenants: UK Employers’ Guide
Restrictive covenants in employment contracts can play an important role in protecting an organisation’s commercial interests and managing risks when an employee leaves. While implied contract terms provide some measure of protection for the employer during the employee’s period of employment, using restrictive covenants within contracts of employment can provide protection after the employment has […]
Grievance Procedure: Steps for Employers
Dealing with grievances in an effective and proportionate way is important when it comes to minimising conflict in the workplace, not to mention the risk of tribunal claims. The following guide for employers sets out the key elements of a lawful grievance procedure, including the possible grievance outcomes resulting from either an informal or formal […]
Adoption Leave: Employers’ Guide
When an employee is going through the process of adopting a child, or having a child through a surrogacy arrangement, they may be eligible for statutory adoption leave and adoption pay, provided they meet the relevant requirements. Most employers are aware of the rights and responsibilities around maternity, paternity and parental leave and pay. What […]
Lone Working: Guidance for Employers
Lone working is commonplace in the UK across a range of industry sectors. Where such arrangements are in place, employers are under specific legal obligations to safeguard the health and wellbeing of personnel carrying out their duties in isolation. In this guide, we set out the rules and obligations on employers in relation to lone […]