Employment
10 October 2019

Rethinking workplace wellbeing in times of uncertainty

Every year an estimated 17 million work days are lost to stress, anxiety and depression. Clarkslegal's Monica Atwal highlights ways in which employers can raise their game to help. Work and wellbeing are symbiotic.

Construction
09 October 2019

Do you have a legally binding contract?

In Volumatic Ltd v Ideas for Life Ltd (2019) EWHC 227 the court considered the test for intention to create legal relations. It’s interesting because it is a rare example of a party successfully arguing that an agreement is not enforceable on this basis.

Employment
04 October 2019

Sexual harassment in the workplace

In the current age of the #MeToo movement, one would assume that any form of unwanted physical contact between a manager and a junior employee could count as harassment.In Raj v Capita Business Services Limited, a male employee had brought tribunal claims that his female manager committed an act of sexual harassment or harassment related to sex when she “briefly massaged” his shoulders in an open plan office.

Immigration
04 October 2019

What is an EU Settlement Scheme Travel Permit?

The government updated their policy on the EU Settlement Scheme Family Permit on 1 October 2019. Many people are perplexed by the use of the term EUSS Travel Permit and so this blog will aim to explain what the term means.

Employment
03 October 2019

Mental health: Are employers doing enough?

HR professionals are increasingly aware of the importance of supporting good mental health in the workplace.

Immigration
27 September 2019

Transfer of Conditions (TOC)

Do not panic if your passport has been lost, stolen, damaged or due to expire and your visa vignette is contained in your passport. The visa vignette can be transferred or replaced with a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP).

Employment
27 September 2019

Vegetarianism not a protected belief

In Conisbee v Crossley Farms Ltd, the Claimant alleged he was bullied by colleagues because of his vegetarianism and argued it amounted to a protected ‘belief’ under the Equality Act.

Immigration
25 September 2019

Lights, Camera, Action: Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa

The UK has a dynamic, creative and unmatched reputation in the arts and culture sector. Applicants who consider themselves to be the very best in their field are encouraged to apply under the Tier 1 Exceptional Talent route to enrich Britain’s art and culture sector.

Immigration
23 September 2019

English Language Requirements for Spouse Visa

The UK spouse visa requirements are governed by Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules. There are numerous requirements, however this blog will only focus on the English language requirement.

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