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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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FACTSHEET: COVID-19: Impact On Sickness Absence and pay
COVID-19 Hub

FACTSHEET: COVID-19: Impact On Sickness Absence and pay

23 December 2021

The UK has recently seen the highest number of new daily cases of Covid 19. As a result, many employers have seen an increase in the number of sickness absences due to COVID19. This factsheet answers some of the most frequently asked questions about sickness absence due to covid19 and pay.  What is statutory sickness […]

Plan B activated in response to Omicron variant – what does this mean for Employers?
COVID-19 Hub

Plan B activated in response to Omicron variant – what does this mean for Employers?

20 December 2021

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, […]

How Much Is The Average Settlement Agreement Pay-Out?
Settlement Agreements

How Much Is The Average Settlement Agreement Pay-Out?

20 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 […]

Things to Consider To Avoid Christmas Party Employment Litigation
Employment Law

Things to Consider To Avoid Christmas Party Employment Litigation

13 December 2021

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 […]

Am I Liable to Pay Settlement Agreement Tax?
Settlement Agreements

Am I Liable to Pay Settlement Agreement Tax?

26 November 2021

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 […]

Autumn Budget 2021: The Impact on Employment and Immigration
Business Immigration

Autumn Budget 2021: The Impact on Employment and Immigration

16 November 2021

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 […]

New immigration routes for 2022
BREXIT

New immigration routes for 2022

01 November 2021

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 […]

Settlement Agreements: Answers to the most common Questions Employers Ask
Employment Law

Settlement Agreements: Answers to the most common Questions Employers Ask

26 October 2021

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 […]

How to Include References in Settlement Agreements
Employment Law

How to Include References in Settlement Agreements

29 September 2021

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 […]

Post Covid Flexible Working Requests
Employment Law

Post Covid Flexible Working Requests

21 September 2021

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. […]

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