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Families are slowly being reunited following the Covid-19 vaccine and lifting of travel restrictions. The Home Office has implemented special concessions for UK family visa holders who have been unable to return to the UK due to reasons surrounding Covid-19.

Clarkslegal is delighted to announce that once again we have been recognised as a Top Ranked firm by Chambers and Partners for the following practice areas; Construction, Employment, Litigation and Real Estate.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers are now looking at bringing their work force back to the workplace and contemplating different flexible working patterns. In doing so, it is paramount that employers are carefully considering and monitoring any such flexible working patterns to ensure that women are not disproportionally affected which may result in indirect discrimination claims. 

Skills for Care, the employer-led strategic body for workforce development in social care for adults in England, has recently published a report highlighting the increasing number of vacancies in the adult social care sector.

Monica Atwal writes why tackling the gender pay gap involves more than just reporting. Employers must go further and develop action plans if they are serious about addressing their gaps.

CIPD is calling on employers to break the workplace taboo and provide better support for working women.

The Government has announced further details of the temporary visa scheme for HGV food drivers and poultry workers, aimed to alleviate the UK’s national shortage.

Employers are increasingly reliant on technology to assist with all kinds of functions – from strengthening security to streamlining recruitment processes. But there are other legal risks that may be relevant but less obvious.

Simplified immigration rules have been announced by the Government, which will give internationally renowned sports stars and award winners a smoother process to live and work in the UK.  

Sunday 10 October 2021 marks World Mental Health Day, with this year’s official theme announced by the World Federation for Mental Health as “Mental Health in an Unequal World”.