The Fair Work Agency (FWA), introduced in the March 2025 amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, has been given sweeping new enforcement powers. One of the most significant changes is its ability to take employers to an Employment Tribunal on behalf of workers who may be unwilling or unable to pursue a claim themselves. This […] The post New Powers for Govt to Take Employers to Tribunal first appeared on DavidsonMorris ..read more

The UK government has announced an increase in the minimum salary threshold for Skilled Worker visas, which will take effect from 9 April 2025. According to the Home Office announcement, the increased thresholds are based on Office for National Statistics (ONS) data to align salaries with the latest UK workforce earnings.   New Skilled Worker […] The post Increase in Skilled Worker Visa Minimum Salary April 2025 first appeared on DavidsonMorris ..read more

The UK government has announced new rules for care providers recruiting international care workers, which will take effect from 9 April 2025. Under the revised sponsorship requirements, care providers in England must first try to recruit an international worker who is already in the UK and in need of sponsorship before hiring from overseas.   […] The post Care Worker Recruitment: New Sponsorship Rules from April 2025 first appeared on DavidsonMorris ..read more

Immigration compliance is an area of reputational risk employers ignore at their peril. We are seeing increased Home Office scrutiny and enforcement action against organisations, with civil and criminal penalties for breaches of their immigration duties. It seems no organisation is too large or too reputable to avoid Home Office scrutiny. All UK employers are […] The post Immigration Compliance & Reputational Risk first appeared on DavidsonMorris ..read more

Visitors coming to the UK will need to ensure they have the relevant permission before they travel. In most cases, if you’re not eligible for a permit under the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme, you will need a visitor visa. Appendix V specifies various visitor categories, including Standard Visitors, Marriage/Civil Partnership Visitors and Transit Visitors, […] The post Appendix Visitor: UK Visa Rules for Visitors first appeared on DavidsonMorris ..read more

Remote work has become a standard practice across industries and across the globe, but UK immigration rules create specific challenges for both employers and foreign workers. The ability to work remotely in the UK depends on factors such as visa status and employment arrangements. For overseas workers, the right to work in the UK is […] The post Remote Work UK Visa Rules: What You Need to Know first appeared on DavidsonMorris ..read more

Moving from a Tier 5 visa to a Skilled Worker visa (formerly Tier 2) allows workers to continue their employment with a licensed sponsor while gaining a more stable immigration status and a route to settlement. Applicants must meet several requirements, including holding a job offer from a UK employer that is a licensed sponsor, […] The post Switching from Tier 5 to Tier 2 Visa in the UK first appeared on DavidsonMorris ..read more

The Home Office’s tough, low-tolerance stance toward illegal working continues to push immigration compliance high up the business risk agenda. UKVI has extensive powers to investigate and enforce illegal employment issues across all sectors and types of organisation. Civil penalties also provide a welcome income stream for the Home Office. UK employers should be under no […] The post 3 Signs of Breaching Immigration Duties first appeared on DavidsonMorris ..read more

Staring today, 5 March 2025, eligible European travellers can now apply for Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) if they intend to visit the UK on or after 2 April 2025. While certain non-Europeans already need an ETA to visit the UK, from 2 April 2025, European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) and Swiss nationals will […] The post European Visitors: UK ETA Scheme Now Open for Applications first appeared on DavidsonMorris ..read more

Following a round of consultations, the government has published its response, announcing a series of amendments to the Employment Rights Bill.   Amendments to Employment Rights Bill   The key changes to the Bill include:   Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) Eligibility for SSP has been expanded to include approximately 1.3 million low-wage workers earning less […] The post Amendments to Employment Rights Bill – March 2025 first appeared on DavidsonMorris ..read more