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 […]
Entrepreneur Visa: Start a Business in the UK
The Entrepreneur Visa UK is no longer an active visa category. The Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa, which allowed individuals to establish and run a business in the UK, has been closed to new applicants for several years. The Start-up Visa, introduced as a replacement for early-stage entrepreneurs, has also now ended. Under current rules, if […]
Does an Immigration Civil Penalty Go on Your Record?
An immigration civil penalty is a financial sanction imposed for breaches of immigration laws. It commonly applies to employers who hire individuals without the legal right to work in the UK. Individuals can also receive a penalty for failing to comply with visa conditions or providing false information to immigration authorities. Key risks include financial […]
Occupational Health At Work: Employer Requirements
Occupational health at work refers to the measures employers take to ensure the physical and mental wellbeing of their workforce, encompassing risk assessments, workplace safety, health surveillance and support for employees with medical conditions. The importance of occupational health at work should never be underestimated. A proactive approach to employee welfare is shown to support […]
Cross Cultural Management: Employer Best Practices
Given the globalised nature of today’s workforce, UK employers are no longer just managing employees—they’re managing cultures, perspectives and ways of working. Managing a business comprised of employees from multiple different cultural backgrounds can be challenging, with a number of considerations on both an individual and organisational level. Done well, and you can benefit from […]
Split Shifts: Guide for Employers
Adopting split shifts in the workplace can provide a business with many benefits, not least in helping to meet its daily operational needs and optimising productivity, provided the rules relating to minimum breaks and maximum working hours are being met. In practice, split shifts can be a double-edged sword for UK employers. On the one […]
UK Entry: Minimum Passport Validity Explained
Minimum passport validity requirements vary by country. As such, if you’re travelling internationally, you’ll need to ensure your passport remains valid for at least the minimum period mandated by the destination country’s regulations. The UK requires a passport (or other accepted identity document) that is valid on arrival and for the whole of your intended […]
UK Post Study Work Visa Options
If you’re an international student in the UK, there are a number of visa routes for you to consider that will allow you to remain in the country after you graduate. Your UK post study visa options will depend largely on your circumstances and your plans for after you finish your course. For example, do […]
Football Visa UK & ESC Work Permit Explained
There is no specific “football visa” for the UK. Instead, international players looking to sign with English clubs must apply through existing work visa routes. The two main options are the International Sportsperson Visa and the Elite Significant Contribution (ESC) exemption, both of which operate under strict Home Office and FA regulations. The International Sportsperson […]