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This is an interesting decision by the Court of appeal which has a major implication for those making an application for leave to remain in the UK under the 10 years long residence rules. The central issues in all three cases concern the interpretation and effect of section 3C of the Immigration Act 1971 …

As first introduced by the Industrial Relations Act 1971 and then later in the Employment Rights Act 1996 (ERA 1996). Unfair dismissal is the termination of employment without fair disciplinary procedure or reasonable cause.  Your dismissal could be unfair if your employer does not: have a good reason for dismissing you follow the company’s formal

UK residents who are in the progress of going through immigration may be wondering how Brexit will affect their approval status. In 2020, the United Kingdom formally withdrew from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community after 47 years, putting the immigration status of thousands of potential citizens into question with new rules

Covid-19 vaccine – It has been welcome and unwelcome news that the UK has become the first country to approve the Covid-19 vaccine which had been tested in a large clinical trial for Covid-19, by the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MRHA). The MRHA is an executive agency responsible for ensuring the standards

In March 2019, the UK Government abolished the old Tier1 Entrepreneur visa scheme and replaced it with new Immigration Rules for Workers A Worker is a person who is coming to the UK for employment-related reasons. The new Workers rules include Start-Up, Innovator, and Global Talent. Start-up  This category is for people seeking to establish

What is a Compromise Agreement? A Compromise Agreement is a legally binding agreement either during or following the termination of your employment, and which brings your employment to an end. It is recognised by law. It usually provides for a severance payment, in return for which you agree not to pursue any claim or grievance

Any immigration practitioner appreciates that upon refusal of a claim that carries a right of appeal by the Home Office, grounds of appeal will be required in order to lodge an appeal to the First-tier Tribunal. Historically, both the Home Office and especially the Tribunals have been flocked by last-minute evidence purporting to run new

The Home Office has suspended issuing investor visas unless applicants can prove that the funds are from a legitimate source to be invested in a bona fide UK company. Depending on the level of investment, an applicant can be fast-tracked to indefinite leave to remain in the UK. Tier 1 investor visas, which were introduced

Employment Tribunal Fees following R (Unison) v Lord Chancellor (2017) On 26 July 2017, the Supreme Court in the case of R (Unison) v Lord Chancellor (2017), found that court fees in regards to proceedings at the Employment Tribunal and at the Employment  Appeal Tribunal (both together known as the “Tribunals”) are unlawful and prevent

Self employment – choosing the right legal structure It is important that you choose the right structure when you start a business. There are different options and we, as solicitors, can give you an overview of the regulations, explain the requirements for setting up your business and advise on the suitable structure depending on your

Employment law – Unfair dismissal The experience of being dismissed by your employer, or of leaving them after a workplace dispute, is always unpleasant. But if this is what has happened to you, you may be able to take legal action against your employer and seek compensation. Any employee who has the qualifying period of