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Whilst the political debates continue over Brexit, including whether we should have a second vote, a reminder that currently from an employment and immigration perspective, the current position remains as stated by the Home Office in its statement made on 21 June 2018 concerning the post Brexit scheme for EU nationals resident in the UK. 

Although the scheme is still subject to approval by Parliament, the statement still gives a good indication of what the future plans are.Read More

Whilst there is no legal obligation to provide a reference for a current or former employee and many employers now simply adopt a policy of providing standard referencesRead More

We are pleased to launch our new initiative which supports the charities’ sector. 

Appreciating the financial pressures and other challenges that charitable organisations face, we have chosen to combine our wealth of experience with preferential charging rates to provide support to our charity clients on all employment matters and immigration matters.Read More

The EAT has upheld the employer’s appeal in a case involving an employee dismissed for gross misconduct with less than two years’ service.Read More

The status of EU nationals post referendum has been the source of endless speculation and uncertainty and the cause of much anxiety not only to them but to their employers and businesses generally.

The Home Office has in April 2018 published on its website the latest developments in the negotiations regarding the status of EU nationals and their immigration status. The publication sets out the key terms of the agreement reached with the EU as follows:Read More

It’s that time of year again when we see a number of employment law related changes.  The following is a summary for your diaries and includes:

the change to the taxation of termination payments;
the increase in the figure for weekly pay used, amongst other things, for the statutory redundancy calculations and the unfair dismissal basic award;
the national minimum wage increases;
the rise in other statutory payments, such as SMP and SSP; and
the much publicised GDPR.

Of course, not all changes will affect your business. However, please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about these changes and how they may affect your business.Read More

Compensation limits and minimum awards that are payable under employment legislation are set to increase as follows from 6 April 2018…Read More

JMA HR & Legal have teamed up with Traviss & Co accountants and 3PB Barristers to present a free seminar regarding the practical implications for employers of the new data protection law, the GDPR, which comes into force in May this year.

Whether you are an HR professional, business owner or manager with responsibility for employees, you will certainly benefit from this seminar.Read More

Tsige has over ten years’ experience in the practice of UK immigration law and so is a great addition to the team. She provides tailored immigration assistance to employers including applications for sponsor licence, sponsor licence management, renewal of licences, as well as advising on immigration compliance policies and processes. Read More