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Home Office Immigration and Nationality Fees Remain Unchanged
The updated list of fees for immigration and nationality applications that apply from 6 April 2021 has been published and we are pleased to report that all remain unchanged from last year. See https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-6-april-2021 for details. For any immigration advice, please contact Patricia Marleau on 10905 900919 or at patricia@bradleyhayneslaw.co.uk.
DO YOUR EMPLOYEES HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK?
Employers have the responsibility to prevent illegal working by carrying out right to work checks. The Home Office has published detailed and self-explanatory guidance on how to carry out right to work checks so that employers can benefit from the statutory excuse should it transpire that an employee does not have the right to work […]
DON’T WAIT ANY LONGER: Apply to the EU Settlement Scheme to stay in the UK
Are you an EU, EEA[1] or Swiss citizen? If so, are you aware that you have until 30 June 2021 to apply for pre‑settled or settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme if you want to continue living in the UK after this date? To be eligible to apply under the EU Settlement Scheme, you […]
VENTO BAND INCREASES FOR DISCRIMINATION INJURY TO FEELINGS AWARDS
The Presidents of the Employment Tribunals in England & Wales and Scotland have issued joint Presidential Guidance updating the Vento banding guidelines for damages for injury to feelings. What are the Vento band guidelines? When an employee makes a discrimination claim before a tribunal, they may be awarded compensation for injury to feelings under the […]
SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE IN THE ASDA EQUAL PAY CASE – IMPACT FOR EMPLOYERS
Patricia Marleau of our corporate employment team looks at the significance of the recent ruling in the above case for employers. If you have any questions, please contact our team for advice on 01905 900 919 or email patricia@bradleyhayneslaw.co.uk. On 26 March 2021, Asda’s retail employees won a key appeal in the Supreme Court in their […]
MINIMUM AND LIVING WAGE INCREASES
Don’t forget! The national minimum wage and national living wage are due to go up on 1 April 2021 as follows:- National Living Wage Age 23 or over: will be £8.91 (up 2.2% from £8.72) This previously applied to those age 25 and over so take care to check which employees are now entitled to National […]
Testimonial for Lisa – Property Purchases
We received the following testimonial from a happy client for Lisa and wanted to share the good news with you. Well done Lisa and thank you to our client for taking the time to get in touch: “I have been so impressed with Lisa and love working with her (the first time I’ve ever said […]
BHL supports International Women’s Day
BHL is supporting International Women’s Day and choose to challenge by raising our hands high to call out gender bias and inequality. Happy International Women’s Day!
TIER 2 (GENERAL) VISAS – SHARE THRESHOLD
TIER 2 (GENERAL) VISAS – SHARE THRESHOLD Patricia Marleau of our immigration team looks at the 10% shareholding limit for Tier 2 (General) visa holders and a solution to many under the new UK points-based immigration system. Contact our team for advice on 01905 900919 or email patricia@bradleyhayneslaw.co.uk. Generally speaking, Tier 2 visa holders are not […]
What’s all the fuss about Uber?
What’s all the fuss about Uber? #selfemployed #employed #workersrights #gigeconomy #employee #employer #contractor Uber has long been the subject of speculation over its terms of employment and the alleged financial exploitation of its drivers. Uber drivers have not previously been considered by Uber to be entitled to holiday pay or a minimum wage due to […]