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Care Homes and Health Providers – The 2026 changes you need to know about
Business Immigration

Care Homes and Health Providers – The 2026 changes you need to know about

17 March 2026

If you run a care home, a healthcare agency, or any business in the health and social care sector, 2026 is bringing a wave of changes that you need to be ready for. From new sick pay rules to tighter immigration requirements, the legal landscape for healthcare employers is shifting significantly — and the time […]

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Selection Criteria: How Fair Redundancy Becomes Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law

Selection Criteria: How Fair Redundancy Becomes Unfair Dismissal

22 September 2025

When businesses face difficult times, redundancies often become unavoidable. However, what starts as a legitimate redundancy process can quickly turn into an unfair dismissal claim if employers get the selection criteria wrong.

New Rules for Employment Tribunal Claims and Responses
Employment Law

New Rules for Employment Tribunal Claims and Responses

17 September 2025

From May 2025, the Employment Tribunal has introduced new rules on how claims (ET1) and responses (ET3) must be presented.

Does a skilled worker need to be reported to the Home Office if they are absent from work?
Business Immigration

Does a skilled worker need to be reported to the Home Office if they are absent from work?

15 September 2025

There is no strict maximum number of days a Skilled Worker can be out of the UK for short trips.

Holiday Pay Complications: Part-Time, Zero Hours and Overtime Workers
Employment Law

Holiday Pay Complications: Part-Time, Zero Hours and Overtime Workers

10 September 2025

A practical guide for employers navigating complex holiday entitlements

Are HR and Employment Law Issues Holding Your Business Back?
Employment Law

Are HR and Employment Law Issues Holding Your Business Back?

02 September 2025

After years of advising employers on employment law matters, we’ve noticed a clear pattern.

Why Your Business Needs SMS Level 1 & 2 User Training: A Guide for UK Employers
Business Immigration

Why Your Business Needs SMS Level 1 & 2 User Training: A Guide for UK Employers

01 September 2025

As a UK employer with a sponsor licence, are you confident your team knows how to use the Sponsor Management System properly?

Not Just Employment: Why Directors Need a Proper Service Agreement
Employment Law

Not Just Employment: Why Directors Need a Proper Service Agreement

23 July 2025

When an individual accepts a directorship, they’re not simply taking on another position—,they’re assuming significant responsibilities, statutory duties, and enduring obligations that extend far beyond typical employment.

Beyond Borders: A Comprehensive Guide to Global Mobility for UK Employers
Business Immigration

Beyond Borders: A Comprehensive Guide to Global Mobility for UK Employers

21 July 2025

In today’s interconnected business environment, organisations frequently require workforce mobility across international boundaries.

Skilled Worker Sponsorship for Chefs, Catering, and Bar Managers Ends 22 July 2025
Business Immigration

Skilled Worker Sponsorship for Chefs, Catering, and Bar Managers Ends 22 July 2025

15 July 2025

A new Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules, published on 1 July 2025, confirms that from 22 July 2025, chefs, catering and bar managers and approximately 180 other roles classified at RQF Levels 3 to 5 will no longer be eligible for new Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

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