Huge increase in illegal working penalties from 22 January 2024
New civil penalty rates will apply to those employers who are found to have employed someone without the right to work in the UK. Employers are at risk of a civil penalty if they do
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Druces Announces New Immigration and Employment Partner
Druces is delighted to announce that Phillip Vallon has joined the firm as a partner in the Corporate team specialising in Immigration and Employment law. Phil has a wealth of experience in handling a full
Immigration rules have been relaxed for care staff
Jobs in the UK Care sector have now been added to the UK Shortage Occupation Skills List, thereby removing the requirement for these jobs to satisfy the “Genuine Vacancy Test” and as a result making
Court of Appeal confirms, no interim relief in Equality Act claims: Steer v Stormsure Limited
Background Steer was employed by Stormsure for four months and alleged both that she was subjected to sexual harassment from a colleague and that Stormsure failed to protect her from this harassment. She also presented
Covid vaccination and employment rights: what is the position for employees and businesses?
Our ‘No jab, no job’ workplace policy guide is out now In response to the coronavirus pandemic, some employers are considering making it a requirement for employees to be vaccinated before re/joining the workplace. However,
Supreme Court finds that Uber drivers are “Workers”
What is the Uber BV and others v Aslam and others case about? The Supreme Court has recently handed down its judgment in the case of Uber BV and others v Aslam and others, finding
