Challenging a Civil Penalty Notice for Illegal Working
For many employers, the first real encounter with the UK’s illegal working regime is the arrival of a Home Office letter accusing them of employing someone without permission to work. The shock is not just the level of the fine but the realisation that the options and deadlines are tight and the evidential burden sits […]
The UK Sponsorship System Explained
International recruitment is central to workforce planning, with employers relying on overseas talent to close skills gaps and drive growth across global markets. In the UK, access to that talent is controlled through the sponsorship system, which governs how organisations recruit and manage non-UK workers. For employers running global mobility programmes, understanding and managing sponsorship […]
UK Visa Sponsorship: Employer Best Practices
The Home Office expects every licensed sponsor to maintain accurate records, meet strict reporting deadlines and demonstrate strong internal governance. For UK employers, this means sponsorship can no longer sit in isolation within HR; it has to operate as a cross-functional system involving legal, finance and operations. With increased digital oversight and unannounced audits now […]