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The UK healthcare sector faces an unprecedented staffing crisis. From bustling NHS hospitals to community care homes, healthcare providers across the nation grapple with persistent recruitment challenges that threaten service delivery and patient care. However, the Health and Care Worker Visa presents a strategic solution that could transform your organisation’s approach to international recruitment. Understanding […]
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On 30 November 2021, as a result of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, face coverings became mandatory once again in certain indoor settings and on public transport. On 8 December 2021, the Prime Minister announced that the full Plan B response would be activated, with face coverings required in more public venues from 10 December 2021, […]
A settlement (compromise) agreement is a legally binding agreement between a business and an employee under which the employee agrees to settle their potential claims and in return, the employer will agree to pay financial compensation. Sometimes the agreement will include other things of benefit to the employee, such as an agreed reference letter. Such […]
When does an employer’s liability end? An official and organised Christmas party is an extension of the workplace and the same rules apply. Even if the Christmas party is held away from the usual place of work, employers remain legally responsible for ensuring the event is safe and for minimising risks. For example, an employee […]
Whether or not payments made under a settlement agreement are taxable depends on to what the particular payment relates. A termination package in a settlement agreement will typically comprise various contractual and non-contractual elements, some of which may be liable to income tax and some of which may be tax-exempt. The tax position of termination […]
The autumn 2021 budget highlights changes in both employment and immigration sectors. We shall discuss these changes below. Employment While this budget did not include any significant changes to employment law, there are some key changes to note. National living wage The national living wage is the lowest hourly amount that an individual aged 23 […]
As a result of Brexit, the UK is free to put in place its own immigration system. Consequently, the government has introduced a number of new visa routes which shall be effective from 2022. The aims of the new system The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak has declared that he intends to make Britain the “best place […]
A Settlement Agreement (formerly known as a Compromise Agreement) is a legally binding agreement between you and your employer. This usually provides for a severance payment by the employer in return for your agreement not to pursue any claims in a Tribunal or a Court. At Davenport Solicitors, we are experts in helping both employers […]
Under a Settlement Agreement, it is likely that an outgoing employee will want to secure a reference for their new employment. There is no requirement on any business to provide a reference to an outgoing employee unless they are in a regulated industry, such as banking, finance, or care. There is no requirement for an […]
As employers it is important to understand why flexible working applications are made, how to handle them and in which circumstances it may be refused. The right for employees to request flexible working has been enshrined in law since at least 2003 but the issue has perhaps never been as pertinent as it is now. […]
On 23 August 2021, the Kickstart scheme was launched, which allow employers to bid for funding to create new employment opportunities for 16-24-year-olds. This article shall focus on the implications of the scheme on Employers. What is the Kickstart Scheme? Under the Kickstart scheme, the DWP and Grant Recipients (the Employer) enter into a legally […]
