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BRP or E-Visa
Business Immigration

BRP or E-Visa

27 March 2024

The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) are developing a digital immigration system. It aims to replace physical immigration documents with an online record. These include: BRP card BRC card Vignetter (sticker) or endorsement stamp on passport The Home Office intends to cease issuing the above-mentioned physical documents entirely from 01 January 2025. We have observed […]

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Advice and Guidance for TUPE, Restructuring, and Redundancy
Employment Law

Advice and Guidance for TUPE, Restructuring, and Redundancy

27 January 2021

There are times during any business’s lifetime where the organisation may require restructure or may need to reduce staffing levels. Any restructuring and redundancy process is tough for both employers and employees alike. After all, both restructuring and redundancy involve change and change makes people feel unsettled. As per employment law, employers are legally required […]

Avoiding the headaches of the virtual Christmas party
Employment Law

Avoiding the headaches of the virtual Christmas party

21 December 2020

Whether you look forward to the Christmas party or view attending as a chore, the Christmas party brings together people who do not usually socialise together. Despite Covid-19, the majority of Christmas parties are continuing to take place, albeit online. Whilst the move online does reduce the number of HR problems Christmas parties may bring, […]

‘Right to Work’ Checks Post Brexit – Making Sure Employers and Employees Are Covered.
BREXIT

‘Right to Work’ Checks Post Brexit – Making Sure Employers and Employees Are Covered.

18 December 2020

Employer Rights to Work in the UK in a Post-Brexit World Every employer in the UK has an obligation to ensure that their workers/employees have the right to work in the UK. Right to work checks should be conducted before the employment commences and, if conducted correctly and evidenced, will provide the employer with a […]

Changes to Sponsor guidance for Employers
Employment Law

Changes to Sponsor guidance for Employers

02 December 2020

If you hold a sponsor licence, you will need to be aware of the changes that come in to effect on 1 December 2020. Existing Licences and Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) Existing licences (along with Certificate of Sponsorship annual allocation) will be transferred to the new system from 1 December, in the equivalent route (or […]

CJRS Extended- FAQ
Employment Law

CJRS Extended- FAQ

28 November 2020

Extension of the furlough scheme FAQ On 31 October 2020, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that England would be placed in another national lock down commencing on 2 November 2020 for a 1-month period. Following this announcement, Chancellor Rishi Sunak confirmed that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), would be extended. Below we have answered […]

Implication of an employee “working from home” outside the UK?
Employment Law

Implication of an employee “working from home” outside the UK?

19 November 2020

The main implications of an employee asking to work from home from a foreign jurisdiction will depend on the particular circumstances, including the contractual position and the nature of the employer’s business. From an employment law perspective, the following points may be relevant: UK statutory employment law rights. Employees of a UK employer may still be […]

Do you know how much Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) you should be paying your employee if they are off sick as a result of COVID-19?
Employment Law

Do you know how much Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) you should be paying your employee if they are off sick as a result of COVID-19?

06 November 2020

Employees can get £95.85 a week Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) for up to 28 weeks. If your employee has a letter stating that they are at very high risk of severe illness from coronavirus or advising them to shield, they can get SSP for the period specified in the letter. The letter will need to […]

Furlough extended until March 2021
Employment Law

Furlough extended until March 2021

05 November 2020

Following an announcement from the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, the government is extending furlough until March 2021 and increasing support for the self-employed. Workers across the United Kingdom will benefit from increased support with a five-month extension of the furlough scheme. The government will continue to cover 80% of employees’ wages at firms affected by coronavirus […]

Furlough scheme extended!
Employment Law

Furlough scheme extended!

03 November 2020

Many businesses have already made decisions to make redundancies or place staff on the job support scheme (JSS). However, after the announcement on 31 October 2020, businesses may need to review their plans and now have the option to place employees on full-time furlough or flexible furlough again. The level of the grant will be […]

A guide to conducting remote interviews
Human Resources

A guide to conducting remote interviews

22 October 2020

The Coronavirus pandemic has placed us in strange and uncertain times, affecting every industry in some way. As we adjust to the ‘new normal’, recruitment has begun to increase again, albeit not to the same levels as pre-covid. When hiring, it is important to ensure the successful candidate has all the necessary qualifications and desired […]

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