New Skilled Worker Visa route expands recruitment pool! What does this mean for employers?
The rules for the Skilled Worker visa route will allow for more potential applicants to come and work in the UK, meaning more choice for employers looking to bring new talent to their companies. One of the main differences between the previous Tier 2 General visa and the Skilled Worker visa is in the level […]
More reasonable Skilled Worker visa requirements brought in! What does this mean for the catering industry and its potential employers?
People wanting to come and work in the UK, and those employers who want to recruit from overseas, are more likely to be able to do so under the Skilled Worker visa route rules. Whereas before applicants would only be considered if they were offered a role in the UK listed under the Level 6 […]
Looking for the next stage in your legal career? From Paralegals, to Solicitors and Supervisors, we are now hiring!
We have some fantastic roles available in our busy, London based law firm. Despite the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought, business has continued to grow here at Lisa’s Law and we are pleased to say that now is a good time to recruit some new team members! Working at Lisa’s Law […]
Child abuse laws finally expanded: Sports coaches and faith leaders to face the same consequences as teachers and doctors.
Some important developments are being made to the the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, which was introduced to Parliament on 9th March 2021. It is likely to become law very shortly. One key part of the bill is about child abuse. It has widened the definition of positions of trust to include sports […]
Graduate Visa – Eligibility, application process and more.
The recent changes to the immigration rules included some more details regarding a visa type that has plenty of interest around it: the Graduate Visa. This visa promises to allow the brightest and best from around the world to look for work in the UK after completing their studies, but who exactly is eligible for […]
Shortage Occupation List, Graduate visa, and Global Talent visa routes updated in latest changes to the Immigration Rules.
The Home Office announced its first Statements of Changes to the Immigration Rules in 2021 on 4th March 2021. As many will know, the Immigration Rules are used to regulate peoples entry into, and permission to stay in, the United Kingdom. Like any ruleset, it must be updated to factor in any changes of […]
Lisa’s Law App – Your Online Solicitors!
Mobile App You may be aware that Lisa’s Law has its very own mobile app available on both iPhone and Android smart phones as well as tablets, which you can download for free on the App Store and Google Play. Just search for ‘Lisas Law’ and it will come up! Or, find the […]
How can employers promote straightforward vaccinations for their workers?
Vaccinations are essential to the end of the Coronavirus pandemic and the UK is making decent strides in getting its population vaccinated, with over 20 million people having already received their first dose. It is within everyone’s best interest that the pandemic ends sooner rather than later so that our economy, healthcare services and […]
Visa Applications – Waiting Times and What to Expect.
Applying for visas can vary from being straight forward to actually turning into a stressful ordeal. It really depends on individual circumstances, and it is unlikely that any two visa applications will play out in exactly the same way. One major factor to take into account is the amount of time it takes for visa […]
Uber drivers no longer considered self-employed, Supreme Court rules! What employment rights are they now entitled to?
Uber has over 60,000 drivers in London alone, and operates in many other parts of the UK. Until last week these employees had been seen as self-employed sole traders, meaning that they only received payment when they were carrying a fare, were not entitled to holiday pay and were not guaranteed to earn above minimum […]