Hybrid working and sponsored employees: what employers should know
Julie Moktadir, Head of Immigration and Head of Faith Sector at Cambridge law firm Stone King, explains what new Home Office guidance means for sponsored employees working on a hybrid basis.
Can your business benefit from free self-assessment employment tool?
Law firm Stone King’s Employment Team has produced a free tool to help organisations self-assess whether their employment contracts are ‘fit for purpose’ and ensure that they are getting the most out of them both in terms of protection but also as a responsible employer.
Stone King’s Julian Blake joins influential advisory panel
Julian, a Partner in the law firm's Charity team, is delighted to have been invited to join the VCSE Crown Representative’s Advisory Panel.
Stone King facilitates overseas recruitment for Taiwanese bubble tea franchise
The Immigration Team at national law firm Stone King assisted fast-growing Taiwanese bubble tea franchise T4 to become a sponsor licence holde
Stone King begins 2023 with a raft of new appointments
Cambridge law firm Stone King is delighted to begin 2023 with new appointments to support and enhance three areas of legal expertise.
Stone King signs up to the Age-friendly Employer Pledge
Cambridge law firm Stone King is delighted to have signed up to the Age-friendly Employer Pledge, a new nationwide programme, to show its commitment to older workers.
Changes are coming to the right to request flexible working
The Government has published a response to the consultation on updating the UK's flexib
Directors’ duties prior to insolvency: the creditor duty
The general rule of thumb, according to Tamsin Eastwood at national law firm Stone King, is that directors owe their duties to act in the interests of the company and its me
Stone King rated one of the best UK law firms by The Times
Cambridge law firm Stone King has once again been included in The Times Best Law Firms list for 2023, ranked by other lawyers as a top three f
Top-tier rankings for Cambridge law firm Stone King
Independent legal guide Chambers has again awarded Stone King top-tier law firm status.
Best-ever Legal 500 results for Stone King
Cambridge law firm Stone King LLP has been named as both a top-tier and a leading firm by independent research guide The Legal 500.
Stone King partners with Tutors United
Cambridge law firm Stone King has teamed up with Tutors United this academic year to support its work and help boost the employability of the
Stone King welcomes new construction Partner
Cambridge law firm Stone King is delighted to welcome Partner Sean Randall Morris and Paralegal Grace Souter to the firm, representing an expansion of its construction law practice. They join the firm from RWK Goodman.
Home Office reinstates Priority Services
Following a five month suspension, the UK Visa & Immigration department of the Home Office reinstated its Priority Services from 12 August 2022. This applies for new customers applying in the sponsored work routes, including global talent, and for students in existing locations.
Stone King strengthens property team with significant hire
National law firm Stone King is delighted to welcome experienced education property specialist Chris Emm to strengthen its Commercial Property team.
Stone King strengthens two key teams
Cambridge law firm Stone King strengthens two key teams with new appointments.
Continued chambers recognition for Stone King and its high net worth offering
Law firm Stone King and three Partners from its Private Client Team have again seen their work recognised by independent guide Chambers HNW (High Net Worth).
What does an overseas worker need to do to work in the UK?
Under the UK government’s points-based immigration system, there are a number of requirements that an overseas worker must meet in order to be eligible to work in the UK.
Stone King rated a ‘Very Good’ company to work for by Best Companies
Cambridge law firm Stone King has been rated nationally as a ‘Very Good’ company to work for by Best Companies, which rates and accredits firms across the UK on the basis of workplace engagement.
Intrepid hikers from Stone King more than double fundraising target
A team from Cambridge law firm Stone King completed a 22.5km windy hike in the Peak District to raise funds for two charities and more than doubled their original £1,000 fundraising target.
New visa route open for graduates
A new High Potential Individual (HPI) visa route has opened enabling recent graduates from eligible overseas universities to work in the UK without sponsorship.
Recruiting school staff from overseas
Following the challenges faced and overcome by schools across the UK since 2020, there is a much-publicised concern that many existing teachers will choose to leave the profession as the world emerges from the pandemic. In response, the Department for Education has announced ‘retention bonuses’ for some teachers and raised recruitment targets for trainee teachers.
Is your organisation up to date on the changes to Right to Work checks?
This spring the rules around conducting right to work checks changed. If they are not carried out properly, any organisation could leave itself open to potentially hefty fines, or even a criminal offence, if it is found to be employing people unlawfully.
Stone King announce a new Cambridge hire and promotion
The national law firm is delighted to welcome Anna Hyde to its Cambridge office as a Senior HR Consultant in the firm’s Employment team.
Stone King secures major hire of leading charity lawyer
Cambridge law firm Stone King is delighted to welcome top-ranked charity lawyer Rosamund McCarthy Etherington to its Charity team as an Equity Partner. She joins the firm, which is a national leader in charity law, after more than 30 years at Bates Wells and will strengthen Stone King’s team of more than 50 charity lawyers.