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Korean Chamber of Commerce (KOCHAM) in the UK
We are pleased to announce that JY Partners Solicitors has joined the Korean Chamber of Commerce (KOCHAM) in the UK. We are very much looking forward to our close partnership and friendship with the member companies of KOCHAM in the forth coming years. [gallery...
Charitable Gifts and its Tax Implications
Donations by individuals to Charities (and Community Amateur Sports Clubs) are tax free. How this works depends on whether you donate: in your will; through Gift Aid; straight from your wages or pension through a Payroll Giving scheme or if you gift land, property, or...
What is a Staff Handbook?
An employer is responsible for providing staff with a number of HR policies and documents which are usually combined in a staff handbook. It is not a legal requirement to provide a staff handbook, but it is good practice. Bringing together your company policies in one...
Termination of Employment – Unfair and Wrongful Dismissal
Employees with 2 years' service cannot be lawfully dismissed unless their employer has a ‘fair’ reason for the dismissal such as misconduct, poor performance, capability, redundancy or ‘some other substantial reason’. The procedure adopted by the employer may also...
Upper Tribunal Considers Extended Family Members and the EU Settlement Scheme
The case of Batool and Others (other family members: EU Exit) [2022] promulgated on 19 July 2022 relates to the position of ‘other family members’ under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS). It is one of the first published decisions relating to issues arising under the...
How to Deal with Employees Who Lie on Their CVs?
The Supreme Court has recently handed down judgment in the case of R v Andrewes, confirming that a confiscation order of just over £96,000 could be made against an employee who lied on his CV in order to obtain a role. The case serves as a useful reminder for...
Can Persistent Lateness Justify the Dismissal of an Employee?
The recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) case of Tijani v House of Commons, in which a member of the House of Commons’ cleaning staff was dismissed for persistent lateness, provides a useful reminder that dismissals for repeated minor misconduct can be...
UK Visa Decision Waiting Times: Frequently Asked Questions
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) has published service standards for waiting times for decisions on visa and immigration applications. UKVI also publishes up-to-date information on current processing times for visa and immigration applications submitted both within...
The Quickest Ways to Get ILR in the UK
In this post, we provide an overview of the quickest ways to obtain indefinite leave to remain (ILR) status in the UK. Other routes, such as the 5, 10, 20 year routes to settlement and how dependants on these routes can obtain ILR status will be looked at in posts to...
Can A Skilled Worker Delay Their Work Start Date?
Moving to a different country for a new job is very exciting but also requires a lot of planning and organisation. No matter how organised a person can be, experience shows things may not always go according to plan! In this post, we discuss when a Skilled Worker can...