Can Employees Go On Holiday While on Sick Leave?
Employees in the UK are entitled to take statutory holiday leave even during periods of sick leave. Under employment law, employees continue to accrue annual leave while off sick, regardless of the length of their absence. They can request to take their holiday at any time during their sick leave, and employers must consider such […]
IELTS For UKVI: English Test Guide
IELTS for UKVI is one of a number of government-approved tests that proves an applicant meets the English language requirement as part of a UK Home Office application. If you’re looking to apply for a UK visa, settlement or citizenship, you may be required under the UK’s immigration rules to prove your knowledge of the […]
Buying a House in the UK as a Foreign National
Buying a property can be a complex process, with various different considerations to take into account, where buying a property in the UK as a foreigner brings with it all kinds of additional considerations. Importantly, owning property in the UK is not, in itself, sufficient to obtain residency. As such, if you are currently looking […]
Can Employers Refuse Holiday Requests: Guide for Managers
Although workers are legally entitled to a certain amount of paid time off each year, employers reserve the ability to approve or refuse holiday requests. But dealing with requests for annual leave can easily become problematic for managers. Last-minute requests, employees making holiday arrangements before receiving permission and clashes when multiple personnel want to take […]
Super Priority Visa UK: Fast-Track Your Application
The Super Priority Visa UK service is designed for individuals who require a quicker decision on their visa application. Offering a 24-hour processing time, it is an option for those needing urgent approval for travel, work or residence. The service is available for certain application categories, including work, family and student visas, but eligibility criteria […]
Tier 2 Sponsorship: Skilled Worker Visa Guide
With Tier 2 visa sponsorship, now called Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, UK employers are permitted to hire skilled workers from overseas where the role and level of pay meet specific requirements. In most cases, UK companies hiring workers that are not UK residents are required to hold a valid sponsor licence. The ability to access the […]
UK Entry: Minimum Passport Validity Explained
Minimum passport validity requirements are an essential consideration for anyone travelling to the UK. For non-UK nationals, under the UK entry requirements, in most cases you’ll need to have a valid passport on arrival at the UK port of entry. Unlike some countries, the UK does not require a passport to have a specific remaining […]
Key Personnel: Sponsor Licence Roles & Duties
One of the requirements on sponsor licence holders is to appoint ‘key personnel’, who will be responsible for certain compliance duties related to managing the organisation’s licence. Failure to appoint key personnel, or to meet the sponsor compliance duties, can result in Home Office enforcement action, impacting the sponsor’s ability to hire sponsored workers. In […]
Ethical Audit: Guide for Businesses in the UK
An ethical audit is a process where a company’s operations and practices are assessed to ensure alignment with ethical standards. It typically focuses on areas such as employment rights, environmental sustainability, corporate governance and supply chain accountability. For UK employers, ethical audits offer a proactive way to demonstrate commitment to ethical practices, gain stakeholder trust […]
How to Give Constructive Feedback at Work
Feedback is critical to individual growth, both professional and personal. But people take and give feedback in different ways. Not everyone is comfortable having potentially difficult conversations, and some may find it challenging to give others suggestions for improvement in a way that can be clearly understood while not being condescending or destroying confidence. But […]