Probation Review Guide: Tips for Managers
A probation review is an essential process for assessing a new employee’s performance, behaviour, and suitability for their role during the initial months of employment. Employers in the UK typically include a probationary period in employment contracts to provide a clear framework for evaluating whether the employee meets expectations. Reviews are usually conducted towards the […]
Contacting Employees on Sick Leave
As an employer, you are obliged to take steps to ensure the health and wellbeing of your employees. During a period of sickness absence, employers have to ensure they are striking the right balance between reasonable contact designed to check on the employee’s welfare, or to address any absence-related matters, and excessive or unnecessary contact […]
Statutory Guarantee Pay: Rules & Employer Duties
Although temporary layoffs are only likely to be used by employers as a last resort right if their business is facing reduced demand, they remain a viable alternative to redundancy. However, there can be risks associated with laying off staff. There is also typically a legal obligation to pay employees a minimum amount of money […]
Hybrid Working Policy: Guide for UK Employers
A hybrid working policy outlines the framework for employees to split their time between working remotely and from a physical office. As flexible working is now a pervasive feature in today’s workplace, hybrid working has become an increasingly popular model, balancing the benefits of remote work with the collaborative advantages of office presence. For employers, […]
Immigration Salary List 2025
The Immigration Salary List (ISL) has replaced the Shortage Occupation List with effect from 4 April 2024. This change comes as a result of recommendations by the independent Migration Advisory Committee (MAC). The Immigration Salary List outlines the salary thresholds required for various UK work visas, ensuring compliance with immigration rules. It serves as a […]
From ILR to Citizenship in the UK
If you have indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the UK, you may be considering applying to naturalise as a British citizen. Transitioning from ILR to British citizenship is a significant step for individuals seeking full rights as a UK national. It allows successful applicants to live, work, and travel freely without immigration restrictions and […]
Set M: ILR Application Guide 2025
The Set M form is used to apply for UK indefinite leave to remain (ILR) if you are the partner, parent or child of a person who is already settled in the UK or a British citizen. With ILR, you can live and work in the UK unrestricted by the length of stay and without immigration […]
UK Young Professional Scheme for Indian Nationals 2025
Indian nationals looking to experience life in the UK may be eligible for the India Young Professional Scheme. This route offers considerable flexibility for young workers, but the application process is rigid and you will need to ensure you apply within the correct timeframe, or risk having to wait for the next ballot. The ballots […]
Withdrawing an Offer of Employment
Withdrawing an offer of employment is a decision not to be taken lightly. Before you take action, you’ll need to ensure you understand the legal risks. In most cases, it is unlikely that an employer would want, or need, to withdraw a job offer once it has been accepted. However, even where an employer is […]
UK Citizenship by Investment: Routes & Requirements
Gaining UK citizenship through investment is a pathway for high-net-worth individuals and entrepreneurs seeking long-term residency and eventual citizenship. While the UK does not offer direct citizenship by investment schemes like some other countries, it provides visa routes that allow individuals to invest in the UK’s economy or establish businesses as a stepping stone to […]