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In recent times, the visa system for care workers in the UK has faced scrutiny, particularly from key figures in immigration inspection. With criticisms raised by David Neal, the former Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, it’s crucial to understand the complexities surrounding care worker visas. A recent report from The Guardian sheds light […]
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Defined or Undefined Certificate of sponsorship (CoS) If an organisation has a sponsor licence, they would need to assign a defined or undefined CoS to the migrant worker in order that the migrant worker can apply for their skilled worker or other sponsored visa. It is important for the organisation to assign the correct CoS. […]
Employment tribunals are specialist employment ‘courts’. A tribunal comprises up to three people. The employment judge will be legally qualified, and there may be two lay members, one of whom has been chosen as an employee representative and the other as an employer representative. The purpose of the employment tribunal is for it to make […]
As the Covid-19 restrictions are being eased, there are several issues employers should consider to ensure they are complying with government guidelines and their duty of care. Returning to the Office As we are progressing through the government’s lockdown lifting plan, employers should be planning for a phased, gradual return to the workplace. While the […]
Employment law; it’s something we talk about. It’s what our business, and so many others, are based upon. But what do we actually mean when we talk about employment law? Essentially, employment law covers the entire relationship between an employer and an employee. Employment law governs what employers are allowed to expect from employees, what […]
The directors of a company are the people who manage the company, take business decisions and make business contracts on the company’s behalf. The Companies Act 2006 defines a director as any person occupying the position of a director, by whatever name called. In practice, it is necessary to examine the function of the individual, […]
2020 brought several changes to employment law and 2021 looks to be no different, which most changes coming into effect in April 2021. We can assist businesses to look to the future and plan for the upcoming 2021 changes. Right to work in the UK Effective from 1 January 2021, the free movement of persons […]
IR35 changes come into effect in April 2021. As a result, organisations will be responsible for determining if an independent contractor is considered an employee for tax purposes and should prepare themselves for the responsibilities associated with their new obligation. What is IR35? IR35 is the abbreviated name given to anti-tax avoidance legislation. Under the […]
Under Employment Law, employees must have worked continuously for two years before they acquire full employment rights, also known as the “qualifying period” or the “two-year rule”. Unless there are outstanding circumstances, temporary workers on a fixed term are entitled to the same working conditions as their permanent employee counterparts after 12 weeks in the […]
Are you thinking of outsourcing your HR function but wondering what the benefits are? Ultimately, HR professionals need to have a deep understanding of different rules and regulations, as well as specialised expertise and knowledge in the field. Having an HR manager onboard 24/7 can be a waste of money and trying to hire people […]
This article shall examine the new Frontier Work Permit which allows EU workers, who worked part time in the UK before Brexit, to continue to do so. Who is a frontier worker? A frontier worker is someone who lives in one EU country and works in another. Can a frontier worker apply for (pre) settled […]
