The British government released a policy statement on 19 February 2020 about the future of the United Kingdom’s (U.K.) immigration system, and the proposed changes will make it very costly for U.K. companies to employ...more
The new relationship between the United Kingdom (U.K.) and the European Union (EU), set in motion by the U.K.’s official departure from the EU, will very likely lead to significant changes to the U.K.'s immigration system,...more
On 27 January 2020, the British government announced a new route for researchers to live and work in the U.K. The new visa will be launched officially on 20 February 2020....more
Following a referendum in June 2016 , the United Kingdom (U.K.) finally leaves the European Union (EU) today, which is the start of a transition period to new relationships with both the EU and the U.S....more
Following last week's general election, the United Kingdom (U.K.) is set to exit the European Union (EU) on 31 January 2020. We outline the challenges that the U.K. and EU will need to navigate as they work toward complete...more
Holiday Pay for Part-Year Workers -
In Harpur Trust v Brazel [2019] EWCA Civ 1402, the Court of Appeal considered how the holiday pay of a part-year worker should be calculated.
Ms Brazel was employed as a visiting...more
The United Kingdom's (U.K.) exit from the European Union (EU) has been delayed until 31 January 2020, prolonging uncertainty for individuals and businesses on both sides of the Atlantic. The U.K. Parliament has decided to use...more
On 17 October the European Union (EU) and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (U.K.) announced that they had reached a new deal to ensure the orderly withdrawal of the U.K. from the EU. While similar to past proposals,...more
As the U.K. seeks to attract innovative new businesses and bright young entrepreneurs, a challenging visa system can detract from that goal. Recent media reports surrounding Prime Minister Boris Johnson and a U.S....more
Was an Employer Liable for an Employee’s Discriminatory Acts on Social Media?
In Forbes v LHR Airport Ltd UKEAT/0174/18/DA, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) considered whether an employee’s discriminatory acts on...more
The U.K. Government issued a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules on 9 September 2019, followed by an Explanatory Note shortly thereafter. The changes will take effect over a staggered period of time from 1 October...more