Tier 2 General Visa Guide
The Tier 2 (General) visa is now closed to new applicants, and has been replaced by the Skilled Worker route. This article relates to the requirements for the old Tier 2 visa. If you are making a new visa application, you should apply under the Skilled Worker route. What is the Tier 2 (General) Visa? […]
Treated Unfairly At Work: What Are Your Rights?
What should you do if you are being treated unfairly at work? In most cases, employees will be expected to try to resolve issues informally with their employer first. But what does this mean, and what are your rights and legal options if you want to make a complaint about unfair treatment in the workplace? […]
Student Visa (Studying in the UK)
The Student Visa is the primary immigration route for non-UK residents looking to undertake a course of studies at either a British college or university. It has replaced the Tier 4 visa under the UK’s new immigration system. As with the previous Tier 4 visa, the new Student Visa route is for international students aged […]
Completing Form Set F (ILR for a Child)
SET F is the application form used for a person under the age of 18 or a dependant over the age of 18 who was last granted leave to remain when they were still a child, who wishes to settle in the UK. If you are granted settlement, also known as indefinite leave to remain […]
Form FLR IR: Extending Leave in the UK
It’s important to apply to extend your leave before it expires, to avoid overstaying and becoming unlawfully present in the UK. Form FLR IR is used to apply to extend your stay in the UK where you fall within certain visa categories. The following categories would use Form FLR IR in order to extend their […]
Form FLR FP: Extend Your Stay in the UK
Form FLR FP is the form you have to complete if you want to live with a family member in the UK for more than six months, or you wish to extend your stay in the UK on the basis of family life or private life. Usually you will be extending or switching your existing […]
Apply for EU Settled Status
Under the EU settled status scheme, EEA citizens currently in the UK are required to register with the Home Office to confirm their continued right to live, work and remain in the UK after 30 June 2021. UK settled status will allow you to live and work in the UK indefinitely. You will also be […]
Contesting A Will (A Complete Guide!)
If you are considering contesting a will, there will be a number of questions to ask about the process, the costs and whether you in fact have the right to bring a legal challenge. In all cases, you will need to act quickly as strict time limits apply and the more time that passes, the […]
What Is Slander? (Essential Defamation Guide)
What is slander? Slander is one of two types of defamation. For a statement to be defamatory, it must be false and have caused or have the potential to cause harm to the reputation of another party. Slander covers defamatory statements that are temporary in nature and includes spoken statements, gestures as well as conduct. […]
What Is A Pre Action Protocol In Civil Litigation?
The rules governing pre-action conduct can be found in the pre-action protocols and the Practice Direction on pre-action conduct and protocols (PDPAC). What are Pre Action Protocols? Pre action protocols (PAPs) specify the conduct procedures that parties are expected to follow if involved in a dispute that may lead to litigation in the English courts. Fundamentally, the […]
Constructive Dismissal Advice For Employees
Employees forced to resign as a result of their employer’s conduct in the workplace may be eligible to claim constructive dismissal. Below we provide some constructive dismissal advice, from what this means and who is eligible, to how to approach a potential claim for constructive dismissal, both before and after resigning from your job. What […]
Being Evicted For Rent Arrears? Tenant Rights
If you are being evicted for rent arrears, you are not without protection or rights. The landlord must fulfil their legal responsibilities and follow the correct procedure. Your rights, as a tenant facing eviction, revolve mainly around your landlord’s responsibilities. Coronavirus housing & tenant advice Many tenants are now struggling to pay rent due to […]
Consumer Rights: Faulty Goods under Warranty
If an item you have purchased develops a fault, should you rely on your legal rights or make a claim under the warranty? What is a warranty? A warranty is, in essence, an insurance policy for your purchase. It is in addition to your statutory legal rights. It may be provided by the retailer or […]
ID1 Form Land Registry (How to Complete it!)
The ID1 form is used to provide evidence of identity to the Land Registry for a private individual in respect of certain property-related applications. The ID1 form is required when making one of the following applications: a) a transfer of land or a transfer of a mortgage b) an amendment to a deed or […]
Contracted Hours Not Being Met? (Help!)
The problem of contracted hours not being met is affecting employees across the economy as employers are forced to respond to the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. The following guide provides an overview of the law relating to contracted hours, and what you can do if your employer has failed to pay you for all […]
Compassionate Leave (Your Entitlement!)
Time off work following the death of a loved one is known as compassionate leave or bereavement leave. How much are you entitled to and what are the conditions of that leave? Am I entitled to time off work for compassionate leave? Under section 57(A) of the Employment Rights Act 1996, employees have the right […]
Fixed Term Contract (Employee Rights)
Your employment status will depend upon the nature of the contract under which you are working. Different contract types can include full time and part-time contracts; fixed-term contracts; agency staff; freelancers, consultants and contractors; as well as zero-hours contracts. The following guide provides the answers to some frequently asked questions for employees under fixed-term contracts. […]
Rights of Non-EU Spouse of EU Citizen in UK
As the foreign spouse of an EU citizen residing in the UK, you will need to apply for a new type of immigration status by 30 June 2021 to enable you to continue living in the UK lawfully after this deadline date. The following guide looks specifically at the residence rights of non EU spouses […]
What is Permanent Residence?
Note that EU citizens are required to register under the UK settlement scheme to safeguard their rights to remain in the UK after 30 June 2021. Existing permanent residence holders must transfer their status to EU settled status. Permanent residence is when non-British citizens are granted the right to live, work and study in the […]
Zero Hour Contract Rights
If you are one of the tens of thousands of individuals employed in the UK on a zero hour or casual basis, it is important that you understand your employment rights under zero hour contract law. Below we provide a basic guide to zero hour contract law, including: what constitutes a zero hour contract your […]