Can You Renew Your UK Visa Before It Expires?
Renewing a UK visa before it expires is one option for individuals who wish to remain lawfully in the UK without interrupting their immigration status. You may also consider switching to a different visa category or applying for settlement, if eligible. Applicants can apply for a visa extension if their current visa allows for it […]
General Grounds for Refusal: UK Visa Applications
General grounds for refusal refer to the rules under Part 9 of the UK Immigration Rules that allow the Home Office to refuse or cancel a visa application based on an applicant’s suitability. These grounds apply across most visa categories and focus on factors such as criminal conduct, breaches of immigration laws, false information or […]
Collective Bargaining & Agreements
Collective bargaining is a process where employers and trade unions negotiate terms and conditions of employment, such as pay, working hours and benefits. It is a key part of industrial relations in the UK and aims to ensure fair treatment of employees while maintaining a productive working environment. Agreements reached through collective bargaining are legally […]
Working During Maternity Leave: Employers’ Guide
Working during maternity leave in the UK can take several forms, including Keeping in Touch (KIT) days, self employment or working for another employer. KIT days allow employees to work up to 10 days during their maternity leave without ending their leave or losing statutory maternity pay (SMP). These days are entirely optional and must […]
Custom And Practice In Employment Contracts
Custom and practice refers to unwritten workplace practices that, over time, become implied terms of an employee’s contract. These practices develop through consistent, long-standing actions that are known to and accepted by both employers and employees, such as regular annual bonuses or extra holiday days may become contractual if consistently provided without formal agreement. The […]
How Long Can I Stay in the UK After Divorce?
If your leave to remain is based on marriage or a long-term relationship with a UK settled sponsor, can you secure a UK visa after divorce and permission to stay in the UK? Put simply, there are implications for your spouse visa after divorce or separation. In this guide for spouse and dependant visa holders, […]
What Are Fair Redundancy Selection Criteria?
Redundancy selection criteria are used by employers to decide which employees will be made redundant during a workforce reduction process. These criteria must be fair, objective and transparent to reduce the risk of claims of unfair dismissal. Employers commonly base their selection criteria on factors such as length of service, skills and qualifications, performance or […]
How to Check Someone’s Immigration Status
Checking someone’s immigration status is a legal requirement for UK employers to ensure they are hiring individuals who have the right to work in the country. Employers can either use a manual process for employees presenting physical documents, such as passports or visas, or online processes for those with digital immigration status. Records of these […]
How to Support Employees Returning to Work After Stress Leave
Employees returning to work after stress leave are likely to need support and potentially adjustments to help them with the transition as they reintegrate and resume their roles. Stress-related absences can impact both the individual and the organisation, making it important to handle the return to work process with care, compassion and understanding. With the […]
Redeployment Rights: Guide for Employers
During the redundancy process, one of the requirements on the employer is to explore all suitable alternatives to making someone redundant. This could include considering options to redeploy the worker to a different role or a different part of the organisation. Employees do, however, have certain redeployment rights, making this a complex area of the […]