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#Immigration

The Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) is a levy on companies who sponsor migrant workers. This levy was imposed on 6 April 2017. The Government states that the charge has been levied to contribute towards addressing the skills gap in the local economy.

What is the Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) and how much do you have to pay?

1

Jun

2023

What is the Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) and how much do you have to pay?

The Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) is a levy on companies who sponsor migrant workers. This levy was imposed on 6 April 2017. The Government states that the charge has been levied to contribute towards addressing the skills gap in the local economy.

#Atypical & Flexible Working

The right to request flexible working is currently available to employees with at least 26 weeks’ service and is set to be extended further under new Government reforms.

Avoiding discrimination in flexible working requests

26

May

2023

Avoiding discrimination in flexible working requests

The right to request flexible working is currently available to employees with at least 26 weeks’ service and is set to be extended further under new Government reforms.

#Other

On 19 May 2023, the Carer’s Leave Bill had its third reading in the House of Lords, and upon receiving Royal Assent, will become law.

Carer’s Leave Bill set to become law

25

May

2023

Carer’s Leave Bill set to become law

On 19 May 2023, the Carer’s Leave Bill had its third reading in the House of Lords, and upon receiving Royal Assent, will become law.

#Immigration

When it comes to UK immigration, understanding the intricacies of the system is vital. One significant aspect of the process revolves around Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes.

Navigating SOC Codes

18

May

2023

Navigating SOC Codes

When it comes to UK immigration, understanding the intricacies of the system is vital. One significant aspect of the process revolves around Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes.

#Data Protection

Personal data is any information that can be used to identify an employee. This can include for example their name, address, ethnicity, financial details, or health records.

 

10 facts an employer should know about holding personal data

16

May

2023

10 facts an employer should know about holding personal data

Personal data is any information that can be used to identify an employee. This can include for example their name, address, ethnicity, financial details, or health records.

 

#Other

The government has just announced that it plans to scrap the Sunset Clause, which would have revoked almost all retained EU law at sunset at the end of 2023.

Employment Law Changes - Spring 2023

11

May

2023

Employment Law Changes - Spring 2023

The government has just announced that it plans to scrap the Sunset Clause, which would have revoked almost all retained EU law at sunset at the end of 2023.

#Sickness Absence & Wellbeing

Acas has recently released guidance for employers and employees on reasonable adjustments for mental health in the workplace.

Reasonable adjustments for mental health in the workplace- FAQs

11

May

2023

Reasonable adjustments for mental health in the workplace- FAQs

Acas has recently released guidance for employers and employees on reasonable adjustments for mental health in the workplace.

#Immigration

Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) are biometric immigration documents that are issued to non-EEA nationals and EEA nationals, who have been granted permission to stay in the UK. Unless you use the ‘UK Immigration: ID Check’ app to prove your identity when applying to stay in the UK, you will be provided with a BRP card. Employers and their HR staff must familiarise themselves with these documents as they will only have a statutory excuse if they have carried out the right to work checks correctly.

What Employers need to know about Biometric Residence Permits

4

May

2023

What Employers need to know about Biometric Residence Permits

Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) are biometric immigration documents that are issued to non-EEA nationals and EEA nationals, who have been granted permission to stay in the UK. Unless you use the ‘UK Immigration: ID Check’ app to prove your identity when applying to stay in the UK, you will be provided with a BRP card. Employers and their HR staff must familiarise themselves with these documents as they will only have a statutory excuse if they have carried out the right to work checks correctly.

#Discrimination

The Government have released guidance on 17 April 2023 called Ethnicity Pay Reporting: guidance for employers. This guidance is intended to help employers voluntarily report and to provide a consistent approach to measuring pay differences between ethnic groups.

Ethnicity Pay Gap Reporting

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Apr

2023

Ethnicity Pay Gap Reporting

The Government have released guidance on 17 April 2023 called Ethnicity Pay Reporting: guidance for employers. This guidance is intended to help employers voluntarily report and to provide a consistent approach to measuring pay differences between ethnic groups.

#Immigration

The UK government recently updated its guidance on right to work checks. This guidance, if implemented correctly, provides a statutory excuse (legal protection) against a civil penalty if found to be unknowingly employing illegal workers in the UK.

Right to Work Checks – Updates 2023

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Apr

2023

Right to Work Checks – Updates 2023

The UK government recently updated its guidance on right to work checks. This guidance, if implemented correctly, provides a statutory excuse (legal protection) against a civil penalty if found to be unknowingly employing illegal workers in the UK.

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