Employment Case Law Update January 2025
Read on for our monthly digest for employers on upcoming employment law changes and key, recent employment tribunal cases. Successful Challenge of Refused Defined Certificate of Sponsorship Hartford Care Group Ltd, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department Since October 2023, the Home Office has required […]
Warning: Skilled Worker Visa Holders Face Higher Salary Bar for ILR
Current Skilled Worker visa holders in the UK may face challenges in securing Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the future due to the increases in salary threshold requirements that took effect in 2024. Those who joined the Skilled Worker route before the 4th April 2024, and who are currently earning below the new thresholds, […]
New Right to Neonatal Care Leave & Pay
The government has confirmed that the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 will come into force on 6 April 2025, introducing a new day-one employment entitlement to neonatal care leave. Statutory neonatal care pay will be available to eligible employees who meet service and earnings criteria. New neonatal care rights Currently, in […]
ETA Exemption Introduced for Airside Transit
The Home Office has announced a change to the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme affecting certain travellers transiting through the UK. A temporary exemption to the ETA requirement has now been introduced, aimed at streamlining transit processes at key UK airports. Previous ETA rules for transit travellers Under the original ETA rules, […]
Home Office Fee Increases Proposed for 2025
The UK government has announced its intention to increase fees for various immigration and nationality-related products and services. These changes, part of a broader review, will impose higher costs on employers who rely on the UK’s immigration system for their workforce, on certain nationality applicants and on visitors coming to the UK under the Electronic […]
What Can Employers Expect in Employment Law in 2025?
2025 is expected to bring significant developments in UK employment law. With landmark reforms, increased statutory protections and evolving workplace expectations on the agenda, employers will need to be attune to these changes and be agile to adapt and comply. In general, the main trends and developments are being driven by the Labour government to […]
New UK Entry Requirements for Non-European Travellers
With effect from 8 January 2025, non-European visitors to the UK from visa-exempt countries will now require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). This is the latest phase in the roll out of the UK’s new ETA scheme, which is already operational for visiting nationals of countries including the UAE and Qatar. The final implementation phase […]
Changes to Sponsor Guidance January 2025
The Home Office has issued updated sponsor guidance, with a number of key changes to the visa sponsorship regime impacting UK organisations that hold, or are applying for, sponsor licences. Revised Rules on Recovering Sponsorship Costs Employers are no longer allowed to transfer or recover certain sponsorship-related expenses from sponsored employees. The prohibited […]
Right to Work Share Code Guide 2025
Right to Work share codes were introduced in the UK to enable certain individuals to prove their immigration status and eligibility to work digitally. Under the prevention of illegal working regime in the UK, all employers must conduct prescribed right to work checks on all employees. In some cases, they may even need to carry […]
UK Visa Fees 2025
The Home Office charges UK visa applicants fees to process their applications. How much you need to pay will depend on factors such as the type of visa you are applying for, how long the visa will be valid for, and where you are applying from. In addition to the visa fee, there may also […]