Employing Young Workers
Employing young workers can bring many benefits to a business, allowing you to meet staffing needs, build your employer brand and develop a talent pipeline, since home-grown talent can be a cost-effective way of filling any future skills gaps. However, employers of younger workers have to ensure they are complying with the law and that […]
Turkish Businessperson Visa Guide 2025
For years, the Turkish Businessperson visa offered an exclusive route for Turkish nationals to set up and run businesses in the UK under the Ankara Agreement. However, the Turkish Businessperson visa route closed to new applicants on 31 December 2020 following the UK’s departure from the European Union and the end of the Brexit transition […]
Redundancy Matrix: Fair Selection Guide for Employers
A redundancy matrix is a tool used by employers to assess employees fairly and objectively during a redundancy process. It involves scoring employees against a set of predetermined criteria to determine who will be selected for redundancy. The matrix ensures transparency and helps employers demonstrate that decisions were made based on measurable factors rather than […]
SMS Level 1 User: Role & Responsibilities
SMS Level 1 Users are responsible for the day-to-day administration of an organisation’s sponsorship licence using the Sponsorship Management System (SMS). Failure to carry out these duties correctly can result in enforcement action against the sponsor licence holder. This makes it critical to ensure all level 1 users understand their responsibilities and are trained to […]
Resident Return Visa: Eligibility & Application Guide
The Resident Return visa, or Returning Resident visa, allows individuals who have previously held Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK to re-enter the country after being absent for an extended period, typically more than two years. The Resident Return visa is granted at the discretion of UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), and decisions […]
10-Year Route to Settlement: UK ILR Explained
Have you been in the UK lawfully for 10 continuous years or more? If so, you may be eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK under the 10-year route to settlement. The benefit of holding ILR status means you are free from immigration and time restrictions on your stay in […]
Business Visa UK 2025: A Guide
The UK remains one of the most attractive countries in the world to start and expand a successful business. Entrepreneurs and investors are drawn to Britain’s strategic location, stable economy, access to a large consumer market and robust legal protections. However, finding the right business visa to establish a commercial presence or set up operations […]
Miscarriage Time Off Work Explained
Miscarriage is a deeply personal and distressing experience, and employers in the UK have an important role in providing support and understanding to affected employees. For employees who have suffered a miscarriage, time off and the support they receive from their employer can be an important part of their recovery. There is, however, no statutory […]
Do Employees Have to Declare Spent Convictions?
It’s understandable that employers will want to establish whether a prospective employee is trustworthy and of good character before taking them on. Even where criminal record checks are not a mandatory job role requirement, employers may still want to make any offer of employment conditional upon an assessment of a candidates’ criminal history. They may […]
UK Visa Processing Time After Biometrics: A Guide
The length of time it takes for your application to be processed can be an important factor in deciding when to apply and when to make travel arrangements. But UK visa processing times vary considerably, depending on factors such as the type of visa being applied for, the country or Embassy where the application is […]