New changes to the Tier 2 Policy Guidance were issued on 6 November 2014. All Tier 2 sponsors must ensure that they are aware of these changes and comply with the guidance at all times. Who is the Tie...
Recent and upcoming employment law changes
Right to time off for antenatal appointments From 1 October 2014, the husband, civil partner or partner of the pregnant woman is entitled to take unpaid time off work to attend two antenatal appointme...
Court ruling that holiday pay includes overtime
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has given judgment in the three joined together cases of Bear Scotland Ltd v Fulton, Hertel (UK) Ltd v Woods and Amec Group Ltd v Law on whether average overtime should ...
Website blocking orders extended to trade mark infringement
A test case brought by the owners of luxury brands including Cartier, IWC and Mont-Blanc against five internet service providers (ISPs) Sky, BT, EE, TalkTalk and Virgin has resulted in website blockin...
Changes to the Tier 1 Investor Visa
The Tier 1 Investor Visa route was established for individuals prepared to make a substantial investment of at least £1 million in the UK. The UK Government has announced changes which will come into...
Data protection and direct marketing
Communicating with customers is an important marketing activity for businesses. There are, however, legal requirements covering the collection and storage of personal data and its use in marketing. Th...
Obligatory redress schemes for lettings agents and property managers
On 1 October 2014, it became compulsory for all lettings agents and property managers to sign up to one of three government-approved redress schemes. The London Evening Standard reported last week tha...
UK Immigration – Tier 1 General – Time is Running Out
For existing Tier 1 General visa holders, there are now only 6 months remaining for applicants to extend their current permission to stay in the UK under this visa category. Do not leave your visa app...
New tougher requirements for universities and colleges to achieve highly trusted sponsor status
On 29 July 2014, the Home Office announced a new policy introducing tougher rules for universities and colleges to receive a ‘highly trusted sponsor’ status. According to the current rules, the ...
The cancellation of Redskins US trademarks and its relevance to UK trade mark law
On 18 June 2014, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) granted a petition to cancel six federal trademark registrations containing the word REDSKINS. These included THE REDSKINS, WASHINGTON RED...
