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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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The Kickstart Scheme has launched
Employment Law

The Kickstart Scheme has launched

15 September 2021

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 […]

Compromise Agreements Vs. Settlement Agreements
Settlement Agreements

Compromise Agreements Vs. Settlement Agreements

26 August 2021

Settlement agreements and compromise agreements are often confused. In this post, we look at the difference between compromise agreement and settlement agreement. [lwptoc numeration=”none”] What is a Compromise Agreement? A 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 […]

No Jab, No Job
COVID-19 Hub

No Jab, No Job

12 August 2021

The government’s “work from home” has ended and therefore, employers may be considering introducing a no jab, no job policy. This article shall consider the legal implications of attempting to enforce such a policy. [lwptoc] What are employers and employees’ health and safety duties? All employers have a common law duty implied into their contracts […]

Managing your workforce’s return to work from a health and safety perspective
Employment Law

Managing your workforce’s return to work from a health and safety perspective

10 August 2021

As the commuter lines gear back to normality, managing a safe return of your is imperative to keep your business in compliance with its duties and all involved, safe from the continued threat of Covid. Although much has been done to mitigate the effects of the virus, a full return to normal still requires caution […]

Employment Settlement Agreement in the UK – All you Should Know
Settlement Agreements

Employment Settlement Agreement in the UK – All you Should Know

29 July 2021

If you have received a settlement agreement or you are considering proposing one, read this before you move forward. [lwptoc numeration=”none”] What is a Settlement Agreement? 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 […]

Changes to The Furlough Scheme from 01 July 2021
Redundancy

Changes to The Furlough Scheme from 01 July 2021

02 July 2021

The furlough scheme has saved jobs, however as the economy starts to recover and restrictions are lifted furlough will come to an end. This means many employers may have to make critical business decisions before 30 September 2021. From 1st July employers will need to start contributing to the costs of keeping their staff on […]

5 Reasons Why Organisations May Not Want to Continue Home/Remote Working?
Employment Law

5 Reasons Why Organisations May Not Want to Continue Home/Remote Working?

01 July 2021

 As a result of the pandemic, the way organisations operated changed drastically with employees working from home or remotely. Now the Government has mapped out a path to return to normality, organisations may choose to return to offices. By doing so, organisations may see the following benefits: 1. Supervision Although organisations have managed to supervise […]

Employment Dispute Resolution: How to Resolve Internal Disputes Effectively
Employment Law

Employment Dispute Resolution: How to Resolve Internal Disputes Effectively

21 June 2021

Employment disputes at work arise from time to time.  When an employment dispute first materialises if it is handled quickly, pragmatically and appropriately, often a solution can be found which meets the satisfaction and needs of both the employer and employee. An employment dispute could arise for several reasons. Employees may have concerns over pay […]

Additional Bank Holiday for 2022 Announced – Are Employees Entitled to it?
Employment Law

Additional Bank Holiday for 2022 Announced – Are Employees Entitled to it?

17 June 2021

Changes to Bank Holiday Schedule 2022 An additional bank holiday has been announced to mark the Queen’s 70-year reign. The May Bank Holiday Weekend will be moved to Thursday 2 June and an additional Bank Holiday on Friday 3 June. Employers can expect an influx of requests for annual leave from employees so that they […]

Preparing for the new UK Immigration system and Brexit – Points for employers consideration
BREXIT

Preparing for the new UK Immigration system and Brexit – Points for employers consideration

10 June 2021

Defined or Undefined Certificate of sponsorship (CoS) If an organisation has a sponsor licence, they would need to assign a defined or undefined CoS to the migrant worker in order that the migrant worker can apply for their skilled worker or other sponsored visa. It is important for the organisation to assign the correct CoS. […]

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