Criminal record check for Tier 2 UK migrants
From 6 April 2017 those applying to come to the UK to undertake certain jobs, along with their adult dependants, […]
Legislative Changes
National Living Wage to increase by 4 per cent in April
The Chancellor has confirmed that the National Living Wage (NLW) will increase in April 2017 from £7.20 to £7.50 per […]
New requirement for public sector workers to speak fluent English
From 21 November 2016, public bodies are under a duty to ensure that staff in customer-facing roles can speak fluent […]
Illegal working penalties for employers are more than a slap on the wrist
Further to our post last week on the Immigration Act 2016 (“Are You Ready For Tomorrow“), UK Visas and Immigration […]
Germany not prepared to "pull up the drawbridge" on young Britons
The German vice chancellor has called on certain EU countries (including Italy and France) to offer young British citizens who […]
Insight: UK Employment Law Round-up – May 2016
During our Annual Update seminar on 27 April 2016, we discussed some of the legislative changes that employers should look […]
Free movement – a thing of the past?
A Brexit will be on the minds of EEA nationals who have moved to the UK for work. Those who […]