Whistleblowing Policy: Guide for Employers
UK employees are entitled to certain protections if they make a disclosure in the public interest regarding their employer’s actions. For organisations, the most effective way to meet their legal obligations to protect whistleblowers is to implement a whistleblowing policy that ensures a consistent, effective and compliant approach to handling these complaints. In this guide, […]
Comprehensive Guide to the Spouse Visa UK Process
If you’re married to a British citizen or a person with UK-settled status, you do not automatically acquire immigration rights or lawful status in the UK. You will instead have to apply to the UK Home Office for permission to come to the UK to live with your spouse. As part of the application, you […]
Understanding the Adult Dependent Relative Visa
The adult dependent relative (ADR) visa provides qualifying individuals with the opportunity to live in the UK with a close relative on a long-term or even permanent basis. The purpose of the ADR route is to allow an individual with ongoing care needs to live with a close relative in the UK, provided the applicant […]
Right to Work Check: Employer Compliance Guide
As a UK employer, you have a legal obligation to comply with the prevention of illegal working legislation. This requires you to conduct a Right to Work check on every UK-based employee to verify they have the requisite permission to perform the work on offer. The Right to Work regime has been subject to extensive […]
Sponsor Licence Guidance for Employers
To employ skilled workers from overseas under certain sponsored work routes, most UK employers will need a valid sponsor licence. The Home Office’s official sponsor licence guidance documentation is extensive and includes detailed information for employers on how to apply for a sponsor licence, their responsibilities as a sponsor, and how to comply with immigration rules when sponsoring […]
Temporary Worker Sponsor Licence Guide UK
Organisations looking to recruit an overseas national under one of the UK’s temporary worker visas must hold a valid Temporary Worker Sponsor Licence. The Temporary Worker Sponsor Licence covers several categories of workers, each tailored to specific industries and roles, allowing businesses to sponsor workers for temporary employment in sectors such as agriculture, entertainment, charity, […]
Government Authorised Exchange Visa Guide UK
The Government Authorised Exchange visa allows individuals to come to the UK for a short period to gain work experience, undertake training, participate in an Overseas Government Language Programme, or engage in research or a fellowship through an approved government-authorised exchange scheme. Applicants must secure a Certificate of Sponsorship from a licensed UK sponsor, such […]
Temporary Work Visa UK: Types, Guide & Application
The UK offers a range of temporary work visas that allow foreign nationals to work in the UK on a short-term basis. These visas cater to various professions and industries, from creative and charity workers to religious and seasonal workers. Each visa type has specific eligibility criteria and conditions, which applicants will need to understand […]
Seasonal Worker Visa UK: Requirements & Application
The Seasonal Worker visa offers overseas nationals the opportunity to work in certain temporary jobs in the UK horticulture and poultry sectors, such as fruit picking, vegetable harvesting, and other farm-related activities While this visa offers a fast-tracked route to work in the UK, strict eligibility and conditions apply, including restrictions on the kind of […]
Scale Up Visa UK: Eligibility, Process & Benefits
The Scale Up visa allows high-growth companies to hire talent from overseas with greater ease and flexibility compared with other UK work visas. As a hybrid work visa, the Scale Up route allows qualifying workers to come to the UK to work initially in a sponsored role, and after six months, the Scale Up worker […]