Govt Factsheets Expand on Employment Rights Bill
The UK Government introduced the Employment Rights Bill on 10 October 2024, marking what is set to be a significant shift in workers’ rights. You can read our summary of the Bill here. Expanding on the information contained within the Bill, a number of official factsheets have now been published by the Government, covering key […]
Legal Directories Recognise DavidsonMorris’ Immigration Expertise
DavidsonMorris has been recognised by both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for expertise in UK immigration law in their latest guides to the legal market. Legal 500 UK The Legal 500 writes in its new 2024 edition: “With particular skill handling Sponsor Licence applications, DavidsonMorris advises a broad range of […]
Skilled Worker Visa Minimum Salary 2024
The UK Skilled Worker Visa minimum salary is one of the more complex requirements when sponsoring individuals under the Skilled Worker route. It is also one of the most common grounds for visa refusals, where the salary is incorrectly calculated or an incorrect salary threshold is applies. There is no single, universal Skilled Worker minimum […]
BRPs No Longer Issued from 31 October 2024
The UK Home Office has confirmed that Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) will no longer be issued after 31 October 2024. This confirmation comes as the BRP replacement service also ceased operations last month. Visa holders now need to switch to an electronic visa (eVisa) by creating a UKVI account, which will store their immigration status […]
Surge in Sponsor Licence Suspensions & Revocations
Sponsor licence suspensions and revocations have this year reached an unprecedented high compared to figures from previous years. According to recent Home Office data, there has been a 109% increase in suspensions and a 51% rise in revocations since 2023. Beyond sponsor-specific obligations, the Home Office is also clamping down on wider immigration and employment law […]
Immigration Implications of Employment Rights Bill
The newly-published Employment Rights Bill is set to bring significant reform of UK workplace rights. The details of the changes will start to emerge as the Bill passes through the legislative process. For employers, this insight cannot come soon enough, as efforts will need to be made to review the new rules, assess current organisational […]
Govt Unveils Employment Rights Bill
The UK Government has today (10 October 2024) introduced its new Employment Rights Bill, reflecting commitments from Labour’s “Plan to Make Work Pay” and the King’s Speech. At 158 pages, the Bill is substantial, and proposes wide-ranging reforms of UK workplace rules. While the Government pledged to bring in new employment rights and protections within […]
New Employer Guidance on Sexual Harassment from EHRC
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has released updated guidance to help employers understand their legal responsibilities under new duties to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. The Worker Protection Act, which amends the Equality Act 2010, will come into effect on 26 October 2024, shifting the focus for employers from addressing harassment after […]
BRP Replacement Service Now Closed as eVisas Roll Out
The Home Office has confirmed that the BRP replacement service is now closed to new applications, and no new physical BRPs will be issued after 31 October 2024. Closure of BRP Replacement Services as eVisas Roll Out The Home Office has amended various guidance documents to reflect the withdrawal of the replacement Biometric […]
Employment Case Law Update September 2024
Read on for our monthly digest for employers on upcoming employment law changes and key, recent employment tribunal cases. Protected Beliefs & Unlawful Discrimination Thomas v Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Mr Thomas was employed as an NHS consultant via an agency from April to July 2018 when he was dismissed […]