Andrew Osborne

Jan 6, 2025 | mondaq.com | Li Xiang |Andrew Osborne |Supinder Sian |Naomi Hanrahan-Soar

LS Lewis Silkin More We have two things at our core: people – both ours and yours - and a focus on creativity, technology and innovation. Whether you are a fast growth start up or a large multinational business, we help you realise the potential in your people and navigate your strategic HR and legal issues, both nationally and internationally.

Oct 11, 2024 | mondaq.com | Andrew Osborne |Supinder Sian

Travelling outside the UK while awaiting an immigration decision can have serious repercussions for those hoping stay beyond the expiration of their current leave. In this article, we explain some of the issues and highlight how to ensure your application for permission to stay is effectively considered by the Home Office.

Mar 11, 2024 | mondaq.com | Naomi Hanrahan-Soar |Andrew Osborne |Supinder Sian

From 4 April 2024 many people who would qualify now, will not be able to get a Skilled Worker visa. Hefty increases to the occupation-based 'going rate' salary thresholds and the new general salary threshold of £38,700 will impact a vast number of would-be applicants. Employers should urgently review potential applicants to submit applications now and avoid disappointment in the near future.

Feb 13, 2024 | lexology.com | Andrew Osborne |Supinder Sian |Naomi Hanrahan-Soar

Introduction​IntroductionThe Home Office has asked the Migration Advisory Committee to conduct a "rapid review" of which occupations should be initially included on the Immigration Salary List (ISL). This list will replace the Shortage Occupation List (SOL) for the Skilled Worker route from April 2024. Employers experiencing skills shortages should consider submitting evidence to the full ISL review, which is expected to be commissioned shortly.

Feb 7, 2024 | lexology.com | Andrew Osborne |Supinder Sian |Naomi Hanrahan-Soar

The civil penalty an employer may receive for employing an illegal worker will rise from £20,000 to £60,000. This significantly increases the financial risk to employers of failing to carry out rigorous and compliant right to work checks. The relevant statutory instrument implementing the new maximum civil penalty was made by Parliament on 23 January 2023 and comes into effect on 13 February 2024.