New sponsorship rules to impact care providers and overseas care workers
From 11 March 2024, care providers in England will only be able to sponsor new overseas nationals if they are providing services regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), says head of Stone King’s immigration team, Julie Moktadir.
Do you pay employees more in a leap year?
Are employees paid more during a leap year?
Could charitable status help secure the future of public interest journalism?
In a move which could ensure the future of local journalism, Stone King partner Tom Murdoch has helped online newspaper The Guildford Dragon achieve status as the first charitable ‘public interest’ news provider.
How you received a Civil Penalty under the Immigration Act?
What are your options if your business has received a civil penatly for illegal working?
'I was only doing my job'. No-one has the right to obey
High Performance Change writes...Subordination doesn't justify abdication. A Post Office investigator's defence that 'I was only doing my job' isn't enough. Interestingly, the skills you need to be able to look yourself in the mirror happen to be the same ones that underpin your ability to adapt.
Sponsor licence renewal change: risks and benefits for employers
Employers who sponsor overseas workers will no longer have to pay to renew their sponsor licence after four years from 6 April 2024, explains immigration lawyer Sarah Keeley. While the change means welcome cost savings for employers sponsoring overseas workers, it could inadvertently create greater immigration risk.
More on how to sponsor someone for a work visa
How do you sponsor someone for a UK work visa?
New law board to benefit students and researchers
Anglia Ruskin University is to work closely with local judiciary and legal firms.
Redundancy bumping rules for employers
Redundancy is a difficult process, requiring the employer to balance the needs of the business with handling the procedure lawfully and sensitively.
Netherlands Minimum Salary increase effective Jan 2024
Cambridge based Le Cheminant International covers over 100 countries for HR advice, payroll and Employer of Record Services If you or your clients have staff in Netherlands this might be of interest.
More about Workplace Investigations
Workplace investigations must be conducted correctly to avoid legal and reputational repercussions. Our independent HR investigators can help.
More about Immigration Audits
The Home Office has powers to conduct onsite compliance inspections at any UK employer. An immigration audit can help you stay compliant and avoid penalties.
Law firm apprentice wins national award
An apprentice from Cambridge law firm Stone King named most outstanding intern.
Graduate Jessica goes full circle with ARU Law Clinic
Newly qualified solicitor returns to work with students six years after first volunteering.
Guide to a Skilled Worker Visa to Indefinite leave to remain (ILR)
What's the process to apply for UK indefinite leave to remain if you have a Skilled Worker visa?
What is a Confirmation of Acceptance for studies (CAS)?
If you're applying for a UK Student visa, you'll first need to obtain a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) to prove you've been accepted onto a qualifying course of study in the UK.
Guidance - dismissing an employee with less than 2 years’ service
What should employers consider before dismissing someone with under two years' service?
Relocation Policy (what to include?)
What should employers include in a relocation policy?
An update - Portugal minimum salary
Do you have staff in Portugal ? Cambridge based Le Cheminant International www.lecheminantinternational.com has advised some Portugal 2024 payroll changes.
Academic Visitor Visa Guide
Under the UK’s Immigration Rules for visitors, it is possible for overseas nationals to visit the UK for a temporary period, typically for either 6 or 12 months, for the purpose of engaging in academic activities.
Learn more about Indefinite Leave to Remain Priority Service
Under the indefinite leave to remain priority service, ILR applicants can benefit from fast-tracked application processing for an additional fee.
Qualifier congratulations and new joiners at law firm Stone King
Stone King welcomes two new faces and congratulates a familiar one.
Goodwin leads the FY 2023 League Table Rankings
Goodwin earned the top position among law firms in LSEG’s (formerly Refinitiv) FY 2023 league tables for global M&A by deal count. The firm also was recognised by Mergermarket as the number one law firm for US M&A, as well as for global, European, and US buyouts. The Bloomberg Capital Markets league tables highly ranked Goodwin in US Equity Offerings and US Equity Linked transactions.
Kate Clark appointed as new Head of Family in Mishcon Private
Mishcon de Reya is pleased to announce that Kate Clark, a Partner in the Family team, has been appointed as Head of Family in Mishcon Private, effective from the start of 2024. Kate joined the firm in 2014 and became a Partner in 2021.
Mishcon de Reya boosts private offering with new hires
Mishcon de Reya announces that Marianne Kafena and Idina Glyn have joined the Mishcon Private team as Partners in its London office.