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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. At Davenport Solicitors, we’ve seen countless cases where well-intentioned employers have found themselves facing tribunal claims simply because they didn’t understand the legal […]
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From May 2025, the Employment Tribunal has introduced new rules on how claims (ET1) and responses (ET3) must be presented. These rules are part of the wider justice system reform programme designed to make tribunals “digital by default”, reduce delays, and improve efficiency for all parties. For claimants, respondents, and professional representatives, it is essential […]
Short-Term Absences (e.g. holidays, business trips) There is no strict maximum number of days a Skilled Worker can be out of the UK for short trips. As long as they remain employed, their sponsorship is active, and they continue being paid, short absences are permitted. Sponsors must report absences of 10 consecutive working days or […]
A practical guide for employers navigating complex holiday entitlements A practical guide for employers managing complex holiday entitlements Holiday pay calculations should be straightforward, but for many employers, they present a minefield of potential pitfalls. When you employ part-time staff, zero hours workers, or employees who regularly work overtime, calculating the correct holiday pay becomes […]
After years of advising employers on employment law matters, we’ve noticed a clear pattern. The businesses that thrive are those that take a proactive approach to HR management. The ones that struggle? They’re usually fighting yesterday’s battles. The Reality Check Most Employers Need Every week, we see employers making the same costly mistakes. They wait […]
As a UK employer with a sponsor licence, are you confident your team knows how to use the Sponsor Management System properly? One simple mistake could cost your business thousands of pounds in penalties or even result in losing your sponsor licence entirely. The Home Office’s Sponsor Management System (SMS) isn’t just another admin tool […]
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.
In today’s interconnected business environment, organisations frequently require workforce mobility across international boundaries.
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.
On 1 July 2025, the UK government released a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules, which will come into effect on 22 July 2025. Below is a summary of the key changes most relevant to sponsors
