Health and Care Visa UK Guide
This article explains the Health and Care Worker visa route under the UK’s Immigration Rules. It provides a detailed guide for UK employers, HR directors and business owners who are either considering applying for a sponsor licence to recruit from overseas or who already hold a licence and are looking to strengthen compliance. The route […]
Skilled Worker Visa UK Guide
The Skilled Worker visa is the UK’s primary immigration route for overseas nationals who have a confirmed job offer with a licensed UK sponsor. It replaced the Tier 2 (General) visa in December 2020 and is now the main pathway through which UK businesses recruit international talent to fill skilled roles. What this article is […]
Can UK Employers Hire Someone on a Standard Visitor Visa?
Employers seeking to engage overseas nationals often ask whether an individual holding a UK Standard Visitor Visa can be hired for work. The answer is direct and unequivocal: employers cannot employ someone on a Standard Visitor Visa. This visa does not permit employment in the UK, whether paid or unpaid. Misunderstanding or misapplying the limitations […]
Time Off in Lieu (TOIL): Employer Legal Guide UK
Time off in lieu (TOIL) is widely used across UK workplaces as a flexible way to manage operational peaks, reduce overtime expenditure and provide workers with additional rest time when business needs allow. When applied correctly, TOIL can support employee wellbeing, maintain productivity and give employers a lawful mechanism for managing fluctuating workloads. When mismanaged, […]