The UK government has announced a significant policy change that allows for refunds of visa fees for employers who sponsor overseas workers. This development, effective immediately, aims to ease the financial burden on businesses looking to fill skill gaps in the workforce as the country continues to navigate post-Brexit labour shortages. What happened In a…
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has announced that global employment has hit record highs, showing a significant recovery from the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This milestone is noteworthy not only for the numbers themselves but also for the underlying trends that accompany this growth, as economies adapt to post-pandemic realities.…
Key details A former manager of a hospitality establishment has been awarded £21,000 in compensation following a tribunal ruling regarding her dismissal after an incident involving an abusive customer. The tribunal found that the manner in which the incident was managed by the employer was unfair and inadequate, leading to the employee’s wrongful termination. The…