Penalty Notice Home Office: Ways to Challenge
It’s a distressing experience for an organisation when, without warning, it receives a Penalty Notice from the Home Office for illegal working. A civil penalty notice informs an organisation it has employed someone who did not or does not have permission to work in the UK, in breach of the prevention of illegal working regime. […]
Tier 1 Entrepreneur Guidance: 2025 Update
In this Tier 1 Entrepreneur guidance, we update on the current status of this route, the options for existing Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa holders and the alternative routes for those looking to come to the UK to set up their own business. Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa: where are we now? The Tier 1 […]
EU National Working in UK: Visa Rules
An EU national working in the UK must comply with the immigration rules introduced after Brexit. EU workers without valid status may face legal consequences, including removal from the UK and future entry restrictions. Can EU nationals still work in the UK after Brexit? EU nationals can work in the UK, but the rules […]
Future of Mobility: Trends & Essentials for Employers
Global mobility refers to the movement of employees across international borders for work, whether through long-term assignments, short-term business travel, or remote work arrangements. The future of mobility is shaped by technological advancements, evolving workforce expectations and regulatory shifts. Digital transformation is making international work more seamless, with automation and AI improving compliance tracking and […]
Unfair Dismissal Under 2 Years: Legal Guide
Unfair dismissal under two years refers to cases where employees are dismissed without meeting the usual two-year qualifying period required to bring a claim for unfair dismissal. Generally, UK employment law stipulates that employees need at least two years of continuous service to be eligible to claim against their employer for unfair dismissal. However, there […]
Immigration Skills Charge Guide 2025
The Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) is payable by employers each time they sponsor a worker under the Skilled Worker or the Senior or Specialist Worker visa, with limited exemptions. Introduced to encourage investment in training and upskilling the domestic workforce, the charge applies when issuing a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) to a sponsor a foreign national […]
Positive Discrimination: Workplace Guide
Positive discrimination is a term that often triggers confusion or even legal panic among UK employers. While the Equality Act 2010 strictly prohibits treating someone more favourably because of a protected characteristic, the law does allow for limited and lawful use of positive action to address disadvantage or underrepresentation. In practice, the line between lawful and […]
Bereavement Leave Guide for Employers
Bereavement leave is a period of absence from work granted to employees following the death of a loved one, to allow them to grieve and manage practical arrangements. When a staff member loses a loved on, employers are in the position of balancing compassion and support while ensuring minimal disruption to operations. This generally means […]
Received a Fine for Illegal Workers?
With the Home Office continuing its renewed focus on illegal employment enforcement, more employers are facing penalties such as fines for illegal workers. Immigration breaches are more common than you may think. They can result from a number of areas, including what may seem relatively minor administrative errors or oversights. If your organisation receives a […]
Extending Probation Period: Employers’ Guide
Probation periods allow employers the opportunity to gauge whether or not they have the right person for a role. In practice, however, the initial probation period may not prove to be long enough for the manager to formally sign off the new employee as passing their probation, perhaps due to performance issues. Extending the probation […]