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Even though the law states that everyone should be paid equally for work of comparable value or for doing the same job, this does not always happen in practice.

Not long after the recent increases to UK visa and sponsorship fees in October 2023, again there will be another significant increase, this time with the Immigration Health Surcharge

Artificial intelligence (AI) has long been predicted to revolutionise the way we live and work.

There has been a few recent announcements relating to employment law reforms, which could be significant for businesses, and is considered below.

It’s recently hit the news that an employer in Jersey breached data protection requirements when it covertly monitored an employee’s car during working hours after having concerns that the employee was not carrying out their duties. 

A shudder down your spine as darkness falls, it is only at night at which she calls.
The hairs on the back of your neck stand straight, as she rises from the depths full of hate.
A whistle that seems so beautiful and inviting, is ultimately, deceptive, dangerous and frightening.
Awaiting a deadly attack which fills you with fear, deep down you know she will soon appear.
You must be brave, stand before her and yell, before this wraith drags you into hell. 

A new data bridge, which is an extension of the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (“the DPF”), will enable UK businesses to transfer personal data to certified US organisations without the requirement of having the usual safeguards in place or performing a transfer risk assessment. This data bridge came into force on 12 October 2023.

If you are in a committed relationship, akin to marriage, with a British/Irish citizen or a person in the UK with Settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain or Settled Status), you may be able to join your partner in the UK via the Unmarried Partner Visa route.

The below step by step guide is intended for employers, to help them know the right actions to take and when to take them.

It is of utmost importance for employers to perform proper and compliant right to work (RTW) checks to confirm an individual's right to work before they commence their employment.