Shows
Morton Fraser MacRoberts Employment Law PodcastsChanges to immigration rules for care workersIn this podcast, immigration specialist Stuart McWilliams, a Partner in MFMac's Healthcare team, discusses with David Hossack the recent changes to the immigration rules for care workers, how this will affect recruitment in the sector and what businesses can do to prepare for future changes. 2025-07-2115 minMorton Fraser MacRoberts Employment Law PodcastsWill the new Government change the rules for business immigration? In light of the recent General Election, Stuart McWilliams and David Hossack discuss what is likely to change for employers sponsoring work visas and what other reforms would be useful in the visa system.2024-07-3115 minMorton Fraser MacRoberts Employment Law PodcastsIncreased fines for illegal working - what do employers need to do to protect their business? The penalty for hiring someone without the right to work is now £45,000 for a first offence. Business immigration expert Stuart McWilliams and David Hossack talk about the possible consequences for a breach of the right to work rules, how and when businesses should be checking the right to work and the practical steps that need to be in place.2024-03-2014 min
Morton Fraser MacRoberts Employment Law PodcastsSponsor compliance obligations and hybrid workingStuart McWilliams and David Hossack discuss how companies that sponsor skilled worker visas can make sure they meet their obligations to the Home Office, while meeting the demand for hybrid working arrangements. 2023-08-0309 min
Morton Fraser MacRoberts Employment Law PodcastsClawback: Recovering visa costsAs more businesses seek to recruit from abroad and Home Office visa fees continue to increase, David Hossack and Stuart McWilliams discuss what steps employers can take to recover visa fees from sponsored workers who leave their employment2023-06-2908 min
Morton Fraser MacRoberts Employment Law PodcastsChanges to right to work guidanceStuart McWilliams and David Hossack discuss the recent changes to the right to work guidance and the steps employers should be taking to ensure they are compliant and avoid fines for hiring illegal workers.2023-05-1107 min
Morton Fraser MacRoberts Employment Law PodcastsImmigration Law: Extension of Right to Work concessionsDavid Hossack and Stuart McWilliams discuss how COVID has affected Right to Work checks, and what the extension of these concessions means for employers.2021-09-1012 minMorton Fraser MacRoberts Employment Law PodcastsImmigration Law: Right to work after BrexitDavid Hossack and business immigration expert Stuart McWilliams discuss what an employer should do if they identify a member of staff who has missed the deadline for applying for status after Brexit.2021-08-1909 minMorton Fraser MacRoberts Employment Law PodcastsImmigration Law: Changes to Right to Work GuidanceImmigration expert, Stuart McWilliams and employment specialist, David Hossack discuss upcoming changes to the process of carrying out right to work checks and the steps employers can take to prepare for these.2021-06-1709 minMorton Fraser MacRoberts Employment Law PodcastsImmigration Law: Checking EU nationals right to work after BrexitDavid Hossack and Stuart McWilliams discuss how right to work checks have been affected by the recent changes to immigration law and what steps employers should be taking now to prepare for future changes.2021-04-0807 minMorton Fraser MacRoberts Employment Law PodcastsImmigration Law: Points Based Immigration SystemDavid Hossack and Stuart McWilliams discuss the new Points Based Immigration System and what it will mean for employers in the coming months2020-07-2215 minMorton Fraser MacRoberts Employment Law PodcastsBusiness Immigration and the CoronavirusDavid Hossack and Stuart McWilliams discuss how the Coronavirus is affecting business immigration issues, including: Is it possible to use the Government furlough scheme in relation to a Tier 2 visa holder? Are there any other changes that can be made to a Tier 2 visa holder's employment? How is the lockdown affecting visa applications, and can a prospective employee start before their visa is issued? How do you check the right to work of a remote worker? 2020-05-2513 min