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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

 

Lisa’s Law is a forward-thinking, modern law firm. We value each member of the team highly and welcome their contributions and ideas. Career development is of paramount importance to us. We endeavour to create a relaxing and friendly work environment and provide every opportunity for colleagues to learn, develop and lead.

 

Now is a great time to join us! So, what positions are on offer?

 

All positions will be full-time and based at our offices in the SE1 area, near Elephant and Castle station, and Waterloo station. Working from home can also be discussed during the application process.

 

 

Solicitor and Paralegal roles:

 

We are looking for qualified solicitors or experienced paralegals with experience of handling a wide range of legal matters in Immigration, Litigation and or Conveyancing. They would be of a commercial mind-set with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and possess the skills and potential to contribute to our growing success.

 

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

 

  • Manage your own caseload.

 

  • Provide a high-quality legal service to clients.

 

  • Meet and interview clients and take clients’ instruction.

 

  • Advise clients on the law and legal issues relating to their case.

 

  • Supervise junior paralegals, trainees and legal assistants.

 

  • Draft documents, letters and contracts tailored to client’s need.

 

  • Keep up to date with changes and developments in the law.

 

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

 

  • Excellent English and Chinese language skills both verbal and written.

 

  • At least 3 years’ experience in Immigration, Litigation and or Conveyancing.

 

  • Proven ability to manage a large caseload and work to tight deadlines.

 

  • Good attention to detail and personal organisation skills.

 

Salary between £30,000 and £50,000 dependent on experience.

 

To apply for this role email your CV and cover letter to a.dalipe@lisaslaw.co.uk or apply through this link.

 

 

Chinese Speaking Conveyancer

 

We are looking for candidates with experience of handling a wide range of commercial and residential conveyancing matters including freehold and leasehold conveyancing, landlord advice and disputes, land disputes and joint ownership. They would be of a commercial mind-set with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and possess the skills and potential to contribute to our growing success.

 

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

 

  • Manage your own caseload.

 

  • Provide a high-quality legal service to all clients.

 

  • Meet and interview clients and take clients’ instruction.

 

  • Advise clients on the law and legal issues relating to their case.

 

  • Supervise junior paralegals, trainees and legal assistants.

 

  • Draft documents, letters and contracts tailored to client’s need.

 

  • Keep up to date with changes and developments in the law.

 

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

 

  • Excellent English and Chinese language skills both verbal and written.

 

  • At least 3-years’ experience handling commercial and residential conveyancing matters.

 

  • Proven ability to work under heavy workload and to tight deadlines.

 

  • Experience of handling large caseloads.

 

  • Good attention to detail and personal organisation skills.

 

Salary between £25,000 and £50,000 dependent on experience.

 

To apply for this role email your CV and cover letter to a.dalipe@lisaslaw.co.uk or apply through this link.

 

 

Immigration Supervisor

 

We are looking to recruit an experienced immigration supervisor with extensive experience of handling a wide range of immigration matters. They would be of a commercial mind-set with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and possess the skills to contribute to our growing success.

 

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

 

  • Develop, market and grow the immigration department.

 

  • Day to Day supervision of the immigration department ensuring that they maintain high standard of service; maintain practice standards; resolve any compliance matters; meet expected targets.

 

  • Provide regular updates and internal training to the immigration department.

 

  • Identify new business opportunities.

 

  • Optimise and streamline the department’s procedures.

 

  • Stay up-to-date with the latest relevant legislation and policy changes.

 

  • Conduct regular file reviews of all immigration colleagues.

 

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

 

  • Excellent Chinese language skills both verbal and written is preferable.

 

  • Extensive experience in appeal, JR, bail, EEA, PBS and HR applications.

 

  • At least 3 years’ supervisory experience.

 

  • Proven ability to work under heavy workload and to tight deadlines.

 

  • Good attention to detail and personal organisation skills.

 

Salary £70,000+, dependant on experience.

 

To apply for this role email your CV and cover letter to a.dalipe@lisaslaw.co.uk or apply through this link.

 

 

Litigation Supervisor

 

We are looking to recruit an experienced Litigation supervisor who is a three year post qualified solicitor with extensive experience of handling a wide range of contentious issues including commercial, civil and property litigation. They would be of a commercial mind-set with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and possess the skills to contribute to our growing success.

 

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

 

  • Develop, market and grow the Litigation department.

 

  • Day to day supervision of the Litigation department ensuring that they maintain high standard of service; maintain practice standards; resolve any compliance matters; meet expected targets.

 

  • Provide regular updates and internal training to the Litigation department.

 

  • Identify new business opportunities.

 

  • Optimise and streamline the department’s procedures.

 

  • Stay up-to-date with the latest relevant legislation and policy changes.

 

  • Conduct regular file reviews of all immigration colleagues

 

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

 

  • Excellent Mandarin language skills both verbal and written is preferable.

 

  • Extensive experience in handling Litigation cases.

 

  • At least 3 years’ supervisory experience.

 

  • Proven ability to work under heavy workload and to tight deadlines.

 

  • Good attention to detail and personal organisation skills.

 

Salary £70,000+, dependant on experience.

 

To apply for this role email your CV and cover letter to a.dalipe@lisaslaw.co.uk or apply through this link.

 

 

Have questions? We are operating as usual!

 

We are ready to provide you with a fantastic legal service and there are many ways for you to contact us!

 

Call us on 020 7928 0276, phone calls are operating as usual and will be taking calls from 9:30am to 6:00pm.

 

Email us on info@lisaslaw.co.uk.

 

Use the Ask Lisa function on our website. Simply enter your details and leave a message, we will get right back to you: https://lisaslaw.co.uk/ask-question/

 

Or, download our free app! You can launch an enquiry, scan over documents, check progress on your case and much more!

 

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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 coaches and faith leaders and hence expanded the law in this area substantially.

 

Up until now, the Sexual Offences Act has made it illegal for people in professions such as teaching or doctor roles to engage in sexual activity with a person under the age of 18, even if that person over the age of consent (being 16 years in the UK). However, it has not been the case when the perpetrator is in the position of a sports coach or faith leader. This may come as a surprise, as these people are clearly in similar positions but have been treated differently when it comes to the sexual abuse of children.

 

Finally, after many years of campaigning, these laws will now be adapted so that everyone is treated the same when it comes to this crime.

 

 

Positions of trust

 

The law is being widened to prevent adults in ‘positions of trust’ from engaging in sexual relationships with young people under the age of 18, bringing sports coaches and religious leaders in line with other occupations such as teachers and doctors.  Of course, the concern is that people in these positions may use their position to groom younger people. This could lead to serious cases of abuse.

 

It has been through, in part, the hard work of Baroness Grey-Thompson and MPs Sarah Champion and Tracey Crouch who have been fighting to get this law updated for over five years.

 

All three women have seen the terrible effects of abuse within the communities they serve, and believe that the change in law will help to prevent children being coerced into inappropriate relationships.

 

A landmark victory

 

This change to the law is rightfully being hailed as a major win by many charities and bodies that support children. Peter Wanless, chief executive of the NSPCC, said:

 

“This landmark step sends a clear message that children and young people can return to the extracurricular activities they love without being at risk of grooming by the very adults they should look to for support and guidance.”

 

 

Legal definitions of sexual abuse of children

 

Sexual abuse occurs when a child is made to take part in any kind of sexual activities, whether or not they know what’s happening and whether or not there is a threat of violence. It may involve:

 

  • physical contact, for example, inappropriate touching or sexual assault

 

  • non-contact activities, such as showing children pornographic images or grooming a child in preparation for abuse (including via the internet)

 

  • using young people in prostitution. All young people under 18 used in prostitution are victims of child sexual abuse

 

Past cases

 

This change to the law has been a long time coming, as abuse within sporting circles has been in and around the news for many years.

 

Back in 2018 there was a large investigation into the world of UK sport in which over 80 coaches were convicted of child sexual abuse. The most high-profile case involved former Crewe coach Barry Bennell, who was jailed for 31 years at Liverpool Crown Court for 50 counts of child sexual abuse between 1979 and 1991.

 

 

Other laws amended

 

The expansion of child abuse laws is one aspect of multiple new measures proposed by the Government in its Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, which was introduced to Parliament on 9th March 2021.

 

Other provisions in the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill include:

 

  • The possibility of Whole Life Orders for the premeditated murder of a child, as well as to 18 to 20-year-olds in exceptional cases such as for acts of terrorism which result in the mass loss of life.

 

  • Killer drivers may be given life sentences and new powers to stop automatic release halfway through a sentence for serious violent and sexual offenders.

 

  • New court orders to help reduce knife crime and make it easier for police to stop and search those they suspect of carrying a knife.

 

  • More serious punishments for the criminal damage of a memorial, with the maximum penalty set to increase from three months to 10 years.

 

What do we think?

 

We agree wholeheartedly with the change to the child abuse laws, and we are of the opinion that they should have been changed many years ago. We hope that cases of abuse will fall due to these new laws and that young people can take part in sports and religious activities without having to worry about the adults involved acting in inappropriate ways towards them.

 

 

Have questions? We are operating as usual!

 

We are ready to provide you with a fantastic legal service and there are many ways for you to contact us!

 

Call us on 020 7928 0276, phone calls are operating as usual and will be taking calls from 9:30am to 6:00pm.

 

Email us on info@lisaslaw.co.uk.

 

Use the Ask Lisa function on our website. Simply enter your details and leave a message, we will get right back to you: https://lisaslaw.co.uk/ask-question/

 

Or, download our free app! You can launch an enquiry, scan over documents, check progress on your case and much more!

 

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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 the visa and what does it mean once they are accepted on to it?

 

When does the Graduate visa route open?

 

As the Home Office’s Change of Statements on 4th March 2021 states, this route is open to applications from 1st July 2021. Graduates will be able to send in their applications then.

 

How long does the visa last for?

 

The visa will last for 2 years for graduates who have a degree below PhD level, but for those who do have a PhD the visa will last for 3 years.

 

Who can apply?

 

International students must have completed an eligible course at a UK higher education provider, with a track record of compliance with the government’s immigration requirements to apply to the Graduate route. Professional degrees such as the GDL and LPC courses also count towards eligibility, as do the PGCE courses taken by future teachers.

 

It should be noted that applicants do not need to be awarded their degree certificates before submitting their application. As soon as their course providers can confirm that they have successfully completed all the compulsory courses and are due to be awarded their degrees, it will suffice.

 

The applicants do not have to have a job offer in place to apply for this route, as it is an unsponsored route. This will be good news for many people who want the chance to find work here in the UK but have not done so yet. There is no specific amount of money that the applicant must be earning either.

 

All the documentation and information associated with most visa routes will still apply, such as providing necessary travel documents, biometric information and paying the Immigration Health Charge.

 

 

No maintenance requirements

 

Unlike many other types of visas, the graduate route does not request applicants to provide financial documents to prove that they are able to maintain themselves and their dependants adequately without resort to public funds.

 

This could be due to the fact that all the applicants should have completed their degree courses and lived here for 12 months or more, which itself is evidence that they are able to live in the UK without public funds.

 

This is clearly a relief for all the applicants.

 

Where must they apply from?

 

It is important to note that all applications for the Graduate visa must be made from within the UK. So, once the applicants have finished with their studies, it would make sense for them to apply for the Graduate visa without returning to their home country.

 

The applicant must have previously held a Tier 4 or Student Visa and transfer directly from a Student Visa to a Graduate Visa.

 

Applicants are not permitted to have previously held a Doctorate Extension Scheme (DES) or similar graduate visa route before making the new application.

 

 

What can those on the Graduate visa do?

 

They will be able to look for work in the UK, or indeed work a job once they have found on and been accepted a role. They are also able to study further if they choose so without having to apply for a separate student visa.

 

Dependents on the Graduate visa

 

Only existing dependants who are already in the UK will be allowed to remain with the applicant on this visa type, meaning that people will not be able to come and join the graduate if they are accepted, but those already with them will be able to stay. Children born in the UK will be allowed to remain, even if they are born after the initial visa application.

 

COVID-19 Extension

 

International students starting in the Autumn 2020 who are affected by the pandemic, will be eligible to apply for Graduate Visa after completing their degree program, provided they are able to return to the UK by June 21, 2021 (if they are still “learning at a distance” outside the country). This date has been extended by approximately two and a half months from April 6.

 

Alternatively, for applicants who started their courses in January or February 2021, they must be in the UK by September 27, 2021.

 

 

Potential refusal?

 

Issues of Administrative Review may arise where an applicant is refused the visa due to he or she not completing an eligible course at UK higher education provider, for instance if the institution is not accredited to award a degree in the UK. On another hand, it may be an issue that the UK provider or the applicant does not have a track record of compliance with government’s immigration requirements. Hence, the refusal.

 

Administrative Review (AR) offers the applicant the opportunity to request a review, if he or she believes that all the facts have not been considered regarding their application. It also offers the Home Office the opportunity to look at the applicants grounds of appealing/requesting AR against the Home Office’s reasons for refusal.

 

What do we think?

 

We are pleased to see that this Graduate visa is finally coming together, after first being announced in September 2019! To be optimistic, we hope this route will offer many bright individuals the chance to flourish in the UK and build successful careers for themselves. On paper, the application process looks fairly straight forward, if the Home Office can hold up their end of the deal and the applications are considered fairly and with the graduates’ best interest at heart, this route could be very beneficial for everyone involved.

 

 

Have questions? We are operating as usual!

 

We are ready to provide you with a fantastic legal service and there are many ways for you to contact us!

 

Call us on 020 7928 0276, phone calls are operating as usual and will be taking calls from 9:30am to 6:00pm.

 

Email us on info@lisaslaw.co.uk.

 

Use the Ask Lisa function on our website. Simply enter your details and leave a message, we will get right back to you: https://lisaslaw.co.uk/ask-question/

 

Or, download our free app! You can launch an enquiry, scan over documents, check progress on your case and much more!

 

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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 circumstance and make sure the rules serve their purpose in the best possible way.

 

In the latest Statements of Changes, amongst other amendments, those made to the Shortage Occupation List, the Graduate visa and Global Talent routes are worth paying attention to.

 

Graduate route to open to international students on 1 July 2021

 

One exciting update is that the new Graduate route will open for applications on 1 July 2021. This will allow many bright applicants from around the world to flourish in the UK after their studies are completed.

 

International students must have completed an eligible course at a UK higher education provider, with a track record of compliance with the government’s immigration requirements to apply to the Graduate route. Students on the Graduate route will be able to work or look for work after their studies for a maximum period of 2 years, or 3 years for Doctoral students.

 

This is highly positive for both the applicants as well as the businesses who will have the chance to recruit from this new pool of graduates. Having more talent available in the UK will help drive the economy in the right direction.

 

 

Also, the Graduate route will be unsponsored, meaning applicants will not need a job offer to apply for the route. Applicants do not have to worry about salary requirements either, as there are no specific amount they must earn. Graduates who make it on to this route will be able to work flexibly, switch jobs and develop their career as required.

 

Applicants who began their studies in Autumn 2020 will now have until 21 June 2021 to enter the UK (updated from 6 April 2021) in order to be eligible for the Graduate route. Students who began their studies in January or February 2021 will need to be in the UK by 27 September 2021.

 

We will provide more details on the graduate route very shortly as to its eligibility, residence and suitability requirements, how to apply and which dependant can apply.

 

Global Talent Visa – Prizes over Endorsements

 

The Global Talent category is for talented and promising individuals in the fields of science, digital technology and arts and culture wishing to work in the UK. ‘Talent’ applicants are already leaders in their respective field, while ‘promise’ applicants have shown the potential to become leaders in their field.

 

One major part of this route is that the applicants need to be endorsed by a pre-approved body, such as a research facility or a University. The updated version of the Immigration Rules now state that where an applicant has been awarded a prestigious prize, they may be able to bypass this endorsement phase. Essentially, the prize will be subbed in for the endorsement.

 

 

Not all prizes will be considered prestigious enough to warrant the bypass. For this purpose, the Home Office has published a list of prestigious prizes in Appendix Global Talent: Prestigious Prizes, which will be updated by the Home Office from time to time.

 

The Shortage Occupation List sees new additions

 

The Shortage Occupation List and eligible occupations are being revised, following a report published by the Migration Advisory Committee on 29 September 2020.

 

  • Health services and public health managers and directors;

 

  • Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors;

 

  • Pharmacists;

 

  • Health professionals not elsewhere classified (the MAC recommended this occupation be recognised as a shortage occupation in Wales and the Government is expanding this to include the rest of the UK);

 

  • Physiotherapists;

 

  • Laboratory technicians (including those not in the health and care sectors);

 

  • Nursing auxiliaries and assistants;

 

  • Senior care workers.

 

In the meantime, chef has been removed from the list.

 

One benefit for an occupation to be on the Shortage Occupation List is that applicants relying on them can trade it for 20 points to meet the compulsory 70 points in their application.

 

 

In addition to the above, the Statements of Changes also contains the following changes as well:

 

  • applicants currently on a visa as a domestic servant in the UK in a private household can apply for 2 years leave to remain if they have been received a conclusive ground notice from the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) that they are a victim of modern slavery and apply for such leave within 28 days of receiving such notice;

 

  • some EEA nationals and their family members will be able to apply for visa or family permit under the EUSS settlement scheme even after the current deadline of 1st July 2021 in certain circumstances

 

  • the Home Office starts charging fees for administrative reviews for visa applications made from overseas.

 

What do we think?

 

The Home Office first announced its graduate route in September 2019, which has caused so much speculation. Despite the current Covid-19, this statement should have been published much earlier to avoid any unnecessary speculation and confusion.

 

Although it is positive that applicants for global talent visa who have received prestigious awards can finally bypass the endorsement requirement, it is difficult to understand the restriction that domestic servant visa holder will have to continue to work as domestic servant after they have been granted 2-year visa as victims of modern slavery.

 

Has the Home Office ever thought that such applicants could one day fall into victims of modern slavery again?

 

 

Have questions? We are operating as usual!

 

We are ready to provide you with a fantastic legal service and there are many ways for you to contact us!

 

Call us on 020 7928 0276, phone calls are operating as usual and will be taking calls from 9:30am to 6:00pm.

 

Email us on info@lisaslaw.co.uk.

 

Use the Ask Lisa function on our website. Simply enter your details and leave a message, we will get right back to you: https://lisaslaw.co.uk/ask-question/

 

Or, download our free app! You can launch an enquiry, scan over documents, check progress on your case and much more!

 

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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 links below:

 

iPhone version.

 

Android version. 

 

On this app clients new and old can launch a New Enquiry with us by filling out a simple and quick form, which will be sent directly to us – it couldn’t be easier!

 

Once the case is underway clients can keep up with all the developments using the Check Your Case function. They will know exactly what stage their case is at in seconds, with a touch of a button.

 

Getting important information over to us has been streamlined as well, with the innovative Scan Document function. Clients will be able to scan multiple documents at a time, hit one button to convert them into pdf format, then one more button to send them directly to us. It’s so simple!

 

How to use our app

 

Simple and Efficient

 

These are the key attributes of the app. Its purpose is to allow for easier instruction for the client, and faster high quality legal service from our caseworkers.

 

The following are instructions on how to use the functions of the app once you have downloaded it onto your device:

 

 

This is the homepage of the app, where you can see its main functions:

 

  • New Enquiry – this is where you can start instructing us from scratch.

 

  • Check your case – this is where you can follow progress of an existing case.

 

  • Scan Document – this is where you can :scan and send over documents that are needed for your case.

 

  • Contact us – this is where you can find our other contact options.

 

  • About us – this is where you can read some information about our firm and our staff.

 

New enquiry:

 

 

Simply click into the New Enquiry tab, and you will be faced with this very simple form.

 

All you have to do is fill out your personal details, and then give a brief outline of your case.

 

It is vital you give us contact information with which we will be able to get through to you.

 

This information will then be sent to a monitored inbox, and one of our specialist caseworkers will get back to you with a swift reply.

 

Check Your Case:

 

 

This is available once you have begun a case with us. You will be able to login to Osprey with details from us, and follow the progress of your case, no matter where you are, with the click of a button.

 

Scan Document:

 

 

This is a very important part of the app, and it is integral that it is used correctly.

 

To scan a document, lay the document out flat so that it is easy to read.

 

Then click the button with the cross at the bottom right of the screen. This will open your phone camera.

 

You will then be able to take pictures of the documents, one after the other. Please scan them in chronological order, making sure the information has been properly included.

 

Once you have scanned the documents, hit the PDF button, which will bind them together into PDF format.

 

Once you’ve done this, press the envelope symbol. This will then prompt you to enter your full name or case number if you have one. It is vital you enter this correctly.

 

Once you have done this, will be able to send everything through to our Documentation Inbox safely and securely.

 

Download the app today, specialist legal advice is just a click away.

 

Of course, we are here to support you every step of the way, so please get in contact if you need any help at all using the app. Our main concern is client satisfaction

 

Ask Lisa

 

Join the wide range of clients already using Ask Lisa! By simply clicking on the Ask Lisa icon in our websites homepage, the user will be faced with a very simple form into which they can write down whatever legal issue they need help with.

 

This will be sent to a specifically created email inbox and answered extremely swiftly by a member of our team. Quick, effective legal advice at your fingertips.

 

See for yourself here.

 

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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 general wellbeing can start returning to normal. Business owners up and down the UK have had their profits cut due to COVID-19, and will be looking forward to getting back to regular ways.

 

So how can employers promote an easy vaccination experience for their workers?

 

Promoting a healthy dialogue about the vaccine

 

It can help to let staff know that the company and those in the higher up positions are thinking about the vaccine and are open to discussing it. This can be as simple as sharing government updates relating to the vaccine, or news stories regarding it.

 

This will help staff to feel comfortable and know that the vaccine is on the companies’ radar, creating a space for colleagues to discuss it together.

 

It may also help to encourage staff to notify their employers when they have received the vaccine, so they know that the company is taking an active interest in their vaccination status.

 

 

Practical ways to help

 

Instead of making life difficult for the employee receiving their vaccination, it is recommended that nothing be in their way to stop them from doing so.

 

For example, if employees are made to take annual leave to miss work in order to get the vaccine, this may put some people off from getting it.  It is much more reasonable to simply allow staff the time to get vaccinated while still paying them as if they had been at work. After all, in the long run it is much better for the company to have a fully vaccinated workforce.

 

If vaccination appointments will equate to absences in the eyes of the company, this will likely deter workers from attending them. It is a good idea to tell staff that they will not be considered absent when going to get the vaccine.

 

Using the same logic, it also makes sense to pay the staff their usually rate if they have to take time off due to vaccine related side effects. However, it is worth bearing in mind that such side effects, if they do occur at all, should only last 1 or 2 days.

 

 

Positive communication breeds positive workers

 

Engaging in positive communication with workers will help keel morale up and minimise the chance of any disputes about the vaccine in the future. If staff feel they cannot talk with their managers about their health and safety, be that in terms of the vaccine or otherwise, this will likely lead to negative outcomes for the business.

 

Vaccinations are free

 

The NHS is providing vaccinations free of charge to everyone in the UK, starting with those who need it most. In general this means the elderly, for whom the virus is more dangerous, and those with underlying health issues.

 

Once a member of staff is issued a date for their vaccination, it is in the employers best interest to allow them the time off to get it. The more vaccinated workers they have, the less likely it is for their business to be negatively affected by COVID-19.

 

Where staff have concerns about the vaccine

 

If a member of staff has concerns regarding the vaccine, is important that the employer listens to them and allows them to share their point of view without judgement. It may be that the worker has health issues, such as allergies, that prevent them from being able to be vaccinated. Or, the worker may be pregnant and currently the vaccine has not been tested rigorously enough for it to be routinely given to pregnant people.

 

 

Staff cannot be forced to get a vaccination

 

Of course, staff cannot force their workers to be vaccinated. People will ultimately have to make the decision themselves. However, there may be consequences depending on what kind of job the worker is in. For example, if a healthcare worker refuses to be vaccinated they may have to be let go if their employer believes them to be a threat to patients, or other members of staff.

 

In a different setting, say an office, an employer will be less likely to take direct action if an employee refuses to be vaccinated. However, it is worth bearing in mind that unfair dismissal cannot always be claimed if a worker is let go and has been working at the business for under two years.

 

Learn more about unfair dismissal here.

 

Major businesses in the UK are getting on board

 

John Lewis have donated space at their Waitrose head office to be used as a local vaccination hub, and are paying their workers in full for time taken to receive the vaccine.

 

Timpson, the UK’s leading shoe repair, locksmith and key cutting company, recently confirmed that its 5,400 employees across 2,150 sites nationwide would be eligible for time off from work at full pay in order to receive the vaccine.

 

Taxi service Uber have been providing free rides for those who need it to receive their vaccination. They are offering trips to 42 of the mass vaccination centres around the country.

 

Scottish craft brewer Brewdog have offered the use of their bars as vaccination centres, with staff helping out as volunteers.

 

 

What do we think?

 

We want this pandemic to be over as soon as possible, so that life can return to normality. Our staff are encouraged to get the vaccine and we will support them in doing this by allowing for time off wherever it is needed and paying everyone as usual. We are open in our communication and will always listen to any concerns the team may have. When staff receive their vaccines, they are encouraged to let management know. We find this openness helps to create feelings of positivity around the vaccine.

 

 

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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 applications to be assessed and finalised, as it is important to account for this when deciding when you should start your preparation and submit your application.

 

When it comes to arranging travel, we advise that you wait until the result of you application is confirmed. There is no point making any decisions until you know for sure that you can travel into, or through the UK legally on an approved visa.

 

If you have any questions about the visa types listed below, we are here to help! Our experts will be able to guide you every step of the way! Click the “Enquire Now” button to get started today.

 

Applications made outside the UK differ from those made from within the UK, so we will go through each in separate sections.

 

 

 

Visa applications made from outside the UK

 

When does the waiting time start and end?

 

With each of these visa routes, in certain circumstances, it may be possible to receive your decision faster. However, this will be based on individual circumstances. If you have concerns that the waiting time is too long, you can contact us for advice or ask for help at you visa application centre.

 

Once you have submitted your application online, the waiting time starts when you either:

 

  • attend your appointment and provide your fingerprints and a photograph (biometric information) at a visa application centre

 

  • verify your identity using the UK Immigration: ID Check app. This will depend on the visa you apply for and you will be advised if you can use this

 

The waiting time will end when you get an email containing the decision on your application. This email will contain instructions on what to do next.

 

Visa to visit the UK

 

Generally, you should get a decision on your visa within 3 weeks once you attend your appointment at the visa application centre, if you are applying for a visa to visit the UK:

 

  • for a holiday or to see family or friends

 

  • for a business trip or meeting

 

  • to get married

 

You may be able to get your visa faster or other services depending on what country you are in – you can check with your visa application centre, or contact us if you want to ask any questions in advance.

 

Travelling through the UK

 

When it comes to travelling through the UK in order to get to another country, you should get a decision within 3 weeks once you attend your appointment at the visa application centre.

 

Study in the UK

 

For aspiring students who want to come to the UK to learn, you should get a decision on your visa within 3 weeks once you either attend your appointment at the visa application centre or use the ID Check app, if you are applying for a:

 

  • Short-term study visa

 

  • Student visa

 

  • Child Student visa

 

 

Work or invest in the UK

 

For investors or people looking to work in the UK, the waiting time for a decision on your visa is usually within 3 weeks once you either attend your appointment at the visa application centre or use the ID Check app.

 

If you are applying for a Turkish Business Person visa, the waiting time is usually 12 weeks.

 

Join family in the UK

 

A decision is usually made within 12 weeks once you attend your appointment at the visa application centre to, if you are applying to settle in the UK as the spouse, partner or family member of someone who has British citizenship or is settled in the UK.

 

If you are applying as the dependent of another applicant, it is likely that you will get your decision at the same time.

 

If you are applying for an EEA family permit or an EUSS family permit you will get a decision as soon as possible after proving your identity and provided your documents.

 

Family reunion

 

Again, in general you should get a decision 12 weeks once you attend your appointment at the visa application centre, if you are applying for family reunion with a refugee or person with humanitarian protection.

 

 

Commonwealth citizens

 

You should get a decision within 3 weeks once you attend your appointment at the visa application centre, if you are applying for an Ancestry visa.

 

Returning residents

 

You should get a decision within 3 weeks you attend your appointment at the visa application centre, if you are applying for a returning resident visa.

 

When you might wait longer

 

You might wait longer for a decision if your application is not straightforward and more information is required before a decision is made, for example:

 

  • if your supporting documents need to be verified

 

  • if you need to attend an interview

 

  • because of your personal circumstances (for example if you have a criminal conviction)

 

 

Visa applications made within the UK

 

Likewise with the applications made outside the UK, you may be able to get a decision faster if you need to, but this will have to be decided on your individual circumstances. In some cases you may be able to pay more to get a faster decision, and this will be communicated to you if it is a possibility. You can also enquire about this if it is something you are interested in.

 

When your application’s waiting time starts and ends

 

The waiting time starts once you have submitted your application online and ends when you get a letter or an email with a decision.

 

As part of the application process, you will need to either:

 

  • book and attend your appointment to submit your fingerprints and a photograph (biometric information) at a UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS) centre, Service and Support Centre (SSC) or Post Office (if applicable)

 

  • verify your identity using the UK Immigration: ID Check app. The Home Office will usually tell you if you can use this.

 

You can usually stay in the UK until you have been given a decision, as long as you applied before your last visa expired.

 

Switch to or extend a Student visa

 

You should usually get a decision within 8 weeks once you have applied online to switch to or extend a Student or Child Student visa.

 

Switch to or extend a family visa

 

You should usually get a decision on your visa within 8 weeks once you have applied online to switch to or extend as a:

 

  • spouse or partner

 

  • fiancé, fiancée or proposed civil partner

 

  • child

 

  • parent

 

 

Extend a relative who will provide long-term care visa

 

In this case a decision should be made on your visa within 8 weeks once you have applied online to extend as a relative who will provide long-term care.

 

Extend a Parent of a Child Student visa

 

You should usually get a decision within 8 weeks once you have applied online and you are applying to extend a Parent of a Child Student visa.

 

Switch to or extend a work visa

 

You usually should get a decision on your visa within 8 weeks once you have applied online to extend or switch to any of the following work visas:

 

  • Global Talent

 

  • Innovator

 

  • Intra-company

 

  • Skilled worker

 

  • Entrepreneur

 

  • Investor

 

  • Minister of Religion

 

  • Sportsperson

 

 

Switch to a Start-up visa

 

You should usually get a decision on your visa within 3 weeks once you have applied online to switch to a Start-up visa.

 

Extend a Representative of an Overseas Business visa

 

You should usually get a decision on your visa within 8 weeks once you have applied online to extend a Representative of an Overseas Business visa.

 

Switch to or extend a Temporary Worker visa

 

You should usually get a decision on your visa within 8 weeks once you have applied online to switch to or extend in any of the following temporary work visas:

 

  • Creative and Sporting

 

  • Government Authorised Exchange

 

  • International Agreement Worker

 

Extend a Charity Worker Visa or Religious Worker Visa

 

In both cases the usual waiting time is 8 weeks.

 

 

Extend a Standard Visitor visa

 

You should usually get a decision within 8 weeks once once you have applied online to extend a visitor visa as a:

 

  • a patient receiving medical treatment

 

  • an academic and you still meet the eligibility requirements

 

  • a graduate doing a clinical attachment or retaking the Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board (PLAB) test

Extend an Ancestry visa

 

You should usually get a decision on your visa within 8 weeks once you have applied online to extend a UK Ancestry visa.

 

Applying for settlement

 

You should usually get a decision on your visa within 6 months once you apply online.

 

If you have questions about your eligibility for settlement, you can always contact us in advance of making your application.

 

 

What do we think?

 

It is clearly good for the Home Office to publish these visa processing time estimates. As users of their services, applicants are entitled to know how long it will take the Home Office to process their cases, so that they can make necessarily arrangement. In the extreme circumstances where there have been reasonable delays, the Home Office can be held accountable to their failure.

 

We do hope that these times can be adhered to. Practices have shown that many cases are dealt with well outside these announced times and there are apparently no exceptional factors. In most cases, such delay is caused by the Home Office’s administrative errors, instead of applicants’ personal circumstances. Some cases are simply ignored in the Home Office’s offices due to change of offices, caseworkers or work practice. These are areas which clearly need improving.

 

We are here to help anyone who has questions about visa applications or other immigration issues. Please do not hesitate to contact us!

 

 

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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 wage. After lengthy courtroom proceedings, it was finally concluded that Uber drivers should be seen as employed workers in the UK and will be entitled to the relevant benefits moving forward.

 

What were the main reasons the courts decided to make this change, and what are these rights which Uber drivers can now enjoy?

 

Taking the case to court

 

This case goes back to 2016, when two former Uber drivers took the company to an employment tribunal, arguing that drivers working for the company should be seen as being employed by Uber. Uber declined to accept this argument, however the tribunal held firm in its decision to back the former drivers. Last week Uber launched its final appeal but was once again batted down, this time by the Supreme Court, which decided that the drivers should be seen as workers being employed by Uber.

 

The Supreme Court came to this decision by focussing on many factors. One main point was the fact that Uber decides how much each fare costs, which allows them to dictate how much their drivers could earn on every single trip they made.

 

Uber drivers also had no say in the employment contracts that they had to work under, which does not equate to being self-employed. For example, drivers would be penalised if they decided to reject too many fares. Of course, if the drivers were indeed self-employed they would have the freedom to reject as many rides as they wanted without fear of being admonished. Similarly, due to the rating element of the Uber app, where users can rate their trip out of 5, the company were able to essentially fire drivers who did not have a good enough rating. Again, this does not sound like something a self-employed person should have to worry about.

 

 

What employment rights are the drivers entitled to now?

 

Now that these drivers are seen as workers in the eyes of the law, they are entitled to the same benefits as most other people in full time employment. Then what is a “worker”?      

 

A person is generally classed as a ‘worker’ if:

 

  • they have a contract or other arrangement to do work or services personally for a reward (your contract does not have to be written)

 

  • their reward is for money or a benefit in kind, for example the promise of a contract or future work

 

  • they only have a limited right to send someone else to do the work (subcontract)

 

  • they have to turn up for work even if they do not want to (with Uber drivers, this may not always be the case due to the nature of the app system used by the company)

 

  • their employer has to have work for them to do as long as the contract or arrangement lasts

 

  • they have no right to choose a particular way or place to carry out their duty

 

  • they are not doing the work as part of their own limited company in an arrangement where the ‘employer’ is actually a customer or client

 

 

Workers are entitled to certain employment rights, including:

 

  • getting the National Minimum Wage

 

  • protection against unlawful deductions from wages

 

  • the statutory minimum level of paid holiday

 

  • the statutory minimum length of rest breaks

 

  • not to work more than 48 hours on average per week or to opt out of this right if they choose

 

  • protection against unlawful discrimination

 

  • protection for ‘whistleblowing’ – reporting wrongdoing in the workplace

 

  • not to be treated less favourably if they work part-time

 

  • claim for unlawful dismissal if they have worked for their employer for one year or more

 

  • claim for statutory redundancy pay if they are made redundant and have worked for their employer for no less than two years.

 

They may also be entitled to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

What do we think?

 

We are supportive of the decision made by the Supreme Court. It can be a difficult job being an Uber driver, and it is only made worse when people must go without certain securities. It seems to us that Uber was getting the best of both worlds before, in that they were not obliged to pay their workers sick pay, or provide any annual leave, but they retained major control regarding how much their drivers made and could fire them based on performance. This does not add up, and we believe the outcome to be fair.

 

 

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Stamp Duty Land Tax – What are the higher rates and who has to pay them?

This blog will outline the latest guidance related to the higher bracket of Stamp Duty Land Tax, who it applies to, and in what scenarios it does or does not have to be paid. SDLT is a topic containing many avenues, which we will explore in upcoming articles, but for this one we will mainly focus on the rules concerning for various types of people involved in such property deals.

 

First of all, what is SDLT?

 

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a tax on land transactions in England and Northern Ireland. Introduced as part of the Finance Act 2003, it largely replaced stamp duty with effect from 1 December 2003. SDLT is not a stamp duty, it is more of a self-assessed transfer tax charged on “land transactions”.

 

The SDLT Holiday is coming to an end!

 

The current SDLT holiday started on 8th July 2020. During the holiday period, people buying a residential property or piece of land in England or Northern Ireland do not need to pay any SDLT for the first £500,000 of their purchase price, if they do not own other residential properties on the date of purchase. If they do have other residential properties, they normally need to pay 3% of SDLT on the first £500,000 of their purchase price. This is ending on 31 March 2021. Afterwards, the SDLT rates applied prior to 8th July 2020 will resume.  Some rates will be higher than others, and it mainly depends on the value of the property being purchased.

 

 

Relief remains for first time buyers

 

From 1 April 2021, first-time buyers may still be eligible for relief. These new home-owners will pay no tax for the first £300,000 of their purchase price if both the following apply:

 

  • They, and anyone else they are buying with are both first-time buyers

 

  • the property they are buying is valued at £500,000 or less

 

So, these first-timers can breathe a sigh of relief!

 

Note: First time buyers purchasing property for more than £500,000 will not be entitled to any relief and will pay SDLT at the normal rates.

 

The higher rates

 

The higher SDLT rates , generally speaking, apply to people who already own one or more properties.

 

The higher rates from 8 July 2020 to 31 March 2021

 

 

 

 

The higher rates from 1 April 2021

 

 

 

These rates also apply if you bought a property before 8 July 2020.

 

These are not small amounts of money. For example, let’s say you purchase a property for £340,000 – the SDLT charge will be £27,200!

 

 

Who do these rates apply to?

 

It all depends on each person’s particular circumstances. If you are purchasing a property and you already own a separate one, it is likely that you will have to pay the higher SDLT rates. This is the general position; however, the following special rules are worth noting:

 

Properties owned by your spouse

 

They will be treated as owned by you as well, unless you have been separated from your spouse for a long time. For example, let’s say your wife owns a house which is worth £450,000 while you currently own no property. If you decide to purchase a house, it is likely that the higher rates of SDLT will apply to you, as in such situation, you will be deemed as having owned a property of £450,000.

 

The same rule will apply if you and your spouse buy a property together. You both need to pay the higher rate of SDLT to the whole house, not the share you are supposed to own in it.

 

 

Purchasing properties with someone else

 

The above rule also applies to the scenario where you buy properties with someone else, rather than your spouse, for example, a friend. If either of you has already owned a residential property/properties, you both need to pay the higher rate of the tax regarding the whole property.

 

In addition, this rule even extends to the relevant party’s spouse. For example, if you decide to buy a property with a friend. He does not own any residential property, but his wife owns one. Both you and your friend need to pay the higher rate in relation to the new property you are buying.

 

Therefore, next time, if you decide to purchase properties with friends, you should only ask them whether they have properties, you also need to ask whether their spouse have properties as well; otherwise, you may end up paying much more SDLT than you have expected!

 

 

Replacing your current home

 

In cases where you are replacing your current home, meaning when everything is finalised, you only have one main residence, and do not own another property simultaneously, these higher rates may not apply.

 

However, if you have not sold or given away your previous main residence on the day you complete your new purchase you will likely have to pay higher rates. This is because you will own 2 properties by the end of your new purchase.

 

If you sell your old home within 36 months of acquiring the new one, you can apply for a refund of the higher SDLT rate you have paid regarding your new property.

 

Inheriting a property

 

SDLT will not usually apply if you inherit a property as part of someone’s will, or as a gift. However, other charges such as inheritance tax may apply. This is similar if you are transferred a house after a divorce or end of a civil partnership, the higher rates of SDLT may not apply in this case.

 

 

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Illegal migrants in the UK can be vaccinated with no fear of removal!

The Coronavirus pandemic has turned the world upside down. It is widely agreed around the globe that the main collective priority is to get everyone vaccinated as quickly as possible, putting an end to this bleak chapter of humanity as efficiently as possible.

 

This is why the vaccination of everyone in UK, no matter if they are a citizen, a legal migrant, or an illegal migrant, is taking the lead in terms of current initiatives by the government.

 

Get registered without concern!

 

Government officials have announced it is of vital importance that everyone get vaccinated and are advising illegal immigrants to register with a GP. It has been confirmed that there will be no risk of removal as a result of doing so. Upon registering, immigration status is not checked.

 

This essential waiving of any immigration check-ups was also brought in earlier in the pandemic so that anyone could be tested for the virus without their status being investigated.

 

It is important to realise that this does not represent a change to immigration policy. People can assess essential care, be that at a GP, hospital or elsewhere, without having their immigration status looked into.

 

 

How to register with a GP surgery

 

Anyone can register with a GP surgery. You do not need proof of address or immigration status.

 

You can use this link to check GP’s in your desired area.

 

You will need to fill in a form to register with a GP. You can ask the GP surgery for help filling in the form if you need it.

 

You can:

 

  • check the GP surgery website to see if you can register online

 

 

  • pick up a registration form from the GP surgery

 

A GP surgery can only refuse you in the following situations:

 

  • they are not taking any new patients

 

  • you live outside the practice boundary and they are not accepting patients from out of their area

 

  • you have been removed from that GP surgery register before

 

  • it is a long way from your home and you need extra care, for example home visits

 

Once registered, the NHS can contact you

 

It is essential for everyone to be registered so that contact can be made regarding vaccinations. Once again, illegal immigrants are included here and should not worry about issues to do with their status.

 

The NHS will let you know when it is your turn to have the coronavirus vaccination. You will be contacted via letter, email or phone number (or a combination of all of these) depending on what information you have provided.

 

The vaccine is being offered at larger vaccination centres, pharmacies and some local NHS services such as hospitals or GP surgeries. Even some commercial businesses have opened their doors to join in with the great national effort.

 

 

There are currently 17 mass vaccination centres across the UK:

 

  • ExCel Centre in London

 

  • Etihad Tennis Centre in Manchester

 

  • Ashton Gate Stadium in Bristol

 

  • Millennium Point in Birmingham

 

  • Robertson House in Stevenage

 

  • Centre for Life in Newcastle

 

  • Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey

 

  • Bournemouth International Centre, Dorset

 

  • Taunton Racecourse, Somerset

 

  • Blackburn Cathedral, Lancashire

 

  • Salt Hill Activity Centre, Berkshire

 

  • Norwich Food Court, Norfolk

 

  • The Lodge in Wickford, Essex

 

  • Princess Royal Sports Arena, Boston, Lincolnshire

 

  • St Helens Rugby Ground, Merseyside

 

  • The park-and-ride at Askham Bar, York

 

  • Olympic Office Centre in Wembley, north London

Do not get scammed!

 

The COVID-19 vaccine is free of charge on the NHS.

 

The NHS will never ask for:

 

  • your bank account or card details

 

  • your pin or banking password

 

  • copies of personal documents to prove your identity such as your passport, driving licence, bills or pay slips

 

 

We understand your worry

 

This is a difficult time and having concerns regarding immigration status will only add to the hardship experienced by a lot of people. However, the official number of people in the UK unlawfully is currently not known, but the National Audit Office has stated it could be over a million. This is why getting this demographic vaccinated is of great importance to the government.

 

We feel that a wider marketing campaign from the Home Office would help alleviate any worries that illegal migrants may have in coming forward to get the vaccine. Such an important issue should be highlighted for all to see.

 

 

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