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Skilled Worker visa provides new options for foreign workers
22 January 2021Under the new immigration system launched on 1 December 2020, the Skilled Worker route has replaced Tier 2 (General). Benefits for employers include fewer restrictions on switching into the Skilled Worker visa from within the UK; lowering the skills threshold to RQF Level 3; reduced salary thresholds and removal of the Resident Labour Market Test. We discuss the impact of these changes below, as well as some of the considerations for settlement.
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IR35 reforms and international issues
21 January 2021The new IR35 rules create some particularly complex issues where a contractor is based outside the UK. This article looks at some of the frequently asked questions.
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Accent discrimination, codeswitching and the Equality Act
21 January 2021A recent French law has banned discrimination against someone because of their regional accent. This article examines the UK legal position in relation to accent discrimination and goes on to consider the related issue of “codeswitching” and its potential negative impacts.
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Covid-19 – can employers in Hong Kong require their employees to be tested and vaccinated?
21 January 2021With a vaccination against coronavirus being rolled out in Hong Kong shortly, many employers in will understandably be eager to have their employees vaccinated in the hope of their workplace returning to some form of normality. This article explores some of the legal issues.
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The importance of anti-racism in the workplace
19 January 2021In this article Seema Mitra explores the importance of anti-racism in the workplace.
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Right to work checks for EEA nationals during the first half of 2021
19 January 2021The Home Office has confirmed that there will be no change to the right to work check procedure for EEA nationals who start work in the UK between 1 January 2021 and 30 June 2021 (the post-transition ‘grace period’), but has left the question of what to do when an EEA national does not have the right to work unanswered.
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Coronavirus - FAQs for employers on working from home
06 January 2021As the new national lockdown comes into effect, these FAQs look at the various considerations that employers need to bear in mind in relation to employees working from home.
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Coronavirus – FAQs on staffing decisions when reopening workplaces
06 January 2021Employers are facing many employment law issues as the guidance on working safely during the Covid-19 pandemic continues to evolve. These FAQs cover specific issues in relation to deciding which employees should stay at home and what happens if employees do not want to come to work.
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Staffing decisions when reopening workplaces - flowchart
06 January 2021We have updated our flowchart to help employers decide which employees should attend their workplace during the Covid-19 pandemic following the introduction of a new national lockdown throughout England
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What’s happening in employment law in 2021?
06 January 2021Although the Covid-19 pandemic still dominates the agenda, the employment law landscape continues to evolve. In this article, we review the significant developments in 2020 and look ahead to what’s on the horizon for employment law in 2021.
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Coronavirus – FAQs on managing a safe return to work
06 January 2021Employers are facing many employment law issues as the guidance on working safely during the Covid-19 pandemic continues to evolve. These FAQs cover employers’ health and safety obligations, medical testing, contact tracing and adjusting hours and responsibilities.
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Don’t leave IR35 until the last minute – five things you should be doing now
06 January 2021With less than three months to go until significant changes to the IR35 rules take effect in April 2021, this article sets out five steps that employers should consider taking now.
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Sickness absence and sick pay during the Covid-19 pandemic - FAQs for employers
06 January 2021This article answers some of the most frequently asked questions about sickness absence and sick pay during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, including the rules on statutory sick pay and the position of people who are self-isolating, “shielding” or otherwise vulnerable.
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What does the Brexit trade deal mean for employment law?
30 December 2020Boris Johnson was quick to proclaim Christmas Eve’s agreement on the future UK-EU relationship, just a week before the end of the Brexit transition period. We assess what implications the deal might have for employment law.
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What the trade deal with the EU means for immigration
29 December 2020With the end of the Brexit implementation period comes the end of free movement of persons. This is the case irrespective of the fact that the UK has secured a trade deal with the EU.
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Requirements for British nationals working in the EEA from 1 January 2021
24 December 2020With the end of free movement, we understand that there are some significant changes for employers to consider. As of 1 January 2021, Brits visiting and working in the European Economic Area (EEA) will be restricted, with Schengen rules being introduced for visitors and work visas being required otherwise.
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A guide to the immigration implications of COVID-19 for UK employers
23 December 2020This document sets out the main immigration law issues and Home Office guidance that you need to be aware of so you can consider the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for your business. The Home Office is making policy announcements and issuing revised guidance regularly and we will keep you updated as this is published.
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Back to tiers - what do the new regulations say about office working?
22 December 2020New legislation re-imposed a tier system in England from 2 December 2020 and new tier 4 restrictions were implemented in some areas from 20 December 2020. We look at what it means for office workers.
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Some EEA nationals must return to the UK by 31 December 2020 to settle under EU Settlement Scheme
21 December 2020During the course of 2020, many EEA nationals who have been living in the UK have moved abroad due to reasons relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. In important guidance issued by the Home Office on 15 December 2020, the Home Office has confirmed that the normal rules on absences will be applied when assessing eligibility for pre-settlement and settlement under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS). What this means is that some EEA nationals will need to return to the UK by 11 pm on 31 December 2020 if they wish to avoid losing their eligibility for pre-settled and/or settled status under the scheme.