Civil Penalties: What Employers Need to Know and How to Respond
Home Office civil penalties for illegal working carry fines of up to £60,000 per worker. They are time-sensitive, financially significant, and increasingly common — and they can follow even where an employer acted in good faith. In the quarter 1 April to 30 June 2025, the Home Office issued 617 civil penalties identifying 831 illegal […]
Navigating the Skilled Worker Visa: A Complete Guide
What is a Skilled Worker Visa? A Skilled Worker visa allows non-UK nationals to work in the UK in eligible skilled roles, including in UK waters. To hire someone under this route, a company must first obtain a Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence. Once approved, the company can sponsor workers under the Skilled Worker route. We […]
Starting the Sponsorship Process: What Employers Need to Know
As the UK workforce becomes more global, many employers are looking overseas to fill essential roles. However, hiring someone from outside the UK isn’t as straightforward as making a job offer. You’ll need to comply with immigration rules, including applying for a sponsor licence and guiding your new employee through the visa process. If you’re […]