Legal
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. ...
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. ...
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 c...
Do you pay employees more in a leap year?
Are employees paid more during a leap year?
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? ...
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. ...
Updates on ISO 13485 for USA QSR to QSMR
On 31st January 2024, the United States Food and Drug Administrator [USFDA] published an update where the QSR – Quality System Regulation requiring CGMP will be replaced by QSMR – Quality System Management Regulation. ...
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. ...
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. ...