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The 12-week protection limit for striking workers is gone. If you dismiss someone for taking part in lawful industrial action, it is now automatically unfair — no matter how long the action lasts. What has changed? From 18 February 2026, dismissing an employee for taking part in lawful industrial action is automatically unfair. This is […]
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When is a Skilled Worker visa curtailed? A sponsored worker’s Skilled Worker visa may be cancelled (“curtailed”) by the Home Office where: the individual is dismissed or resigns and sponsorship ends; the sponsor’s licence is revoked or surrendered; or other cancellation grounds apply (for example criminality, deception or breach of conditions). Curtailment does not happen […]
Employer alert: Having good reasons to dismiss isn’t enough Many employers believe that if they have solid grounds to dismiss an employee—such as poor performance, misconduct, or redundancy—they can simply let that person go. Unfortunately, employment law doesn’t work that way. In the UK, a fair dismissal requires two things: a fair reason and a […]
Strategic advice for UK employers hiring overseas workers The rules around settling permanently in the UK have changed significantly, and if your business recruits international talent, you need to understand what this means for your workforce planning. What’s changed? Until recently, most visa holders could apply for permanent settlement (called Indefinite Leave to Remain) after […]
As 2025 draws to a close, now is the time to ensure your business is ready for the significant employment law changes coming in 2026.
The High Potential Individual visa is designed for recent graduates from the world's top universities who want to work or look for work in the UK. Unlike the Skilled Worker visa, HPI visa holders don't need a job offer or sponsorship from a UK employer before they arrive.
As we approach the end of 2025, now is the perfect time to ensure your business is compliant and ready for the changes ahead in 2026.
The Government held talks with trade unions and business representatives to discuss unfair dismissal protections.
The Home Office has released a consultation paper proposing a major overhaul of the UK settlement system. Under the plans, the qualifying period for settlement across most visa routes would increase from the current 5 years to a 10-year baseline. Crucially, this change would apply not only to new applicants, but also to existing migrants […]
What Is “Self-Sponsorship”? There is no “Self-sponsorship” route. The term is used for when you set up a UK company that then sponsors you for a work visa. Essentially, you become both the employer (through your company) and the employee. While this might sound straightforward, it involves complex legal requirements that must be met precisely. […]
