Shows
MFMac: Employment LawRight to Work: What Employers Need to Know | Immigration for Employers seriesIn this second episode of the Immigration for Employers series, we explore what employers need to know about right to work compliance and the responsibilities involved in hiring and managing staff in the UK. Stuart McWilliams, Partner at MFMac, joins host David Hossack to discuss the key risks businesses face, how to meet Home Office requirements, and what happens if checks are carried out incorrectly. They explain how sponsor licences work, the duties placed on employers, and the common issues that can lead to penalties or the loss of a licence. This episode provides clear and practical guidance for HR t...
2026-02-1620 minMFMac: Employment LawProposed Changes to Indefinite Leave to Remain | Immigration for Employers series In this first episode of our Immigration for Employers series, we explore proposed changes to Indefinite Leave to Remain and the implications for organisations across the UK. Stuart McWilliams joins host David Hossack to discuss residence requirements, the suggested reduction to the settlement period and the route to British citizenship, as well as the potential impact on families, employers and long‑term residents.
2026-01-1919 minMFMac: Employment LawChanges 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 minMFMac: Employment LawWill 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 minMFMac: Employment LawIncreased 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
MFMac: Employment LawSponsor 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
MFMac: Employment LawClawback: 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 employment
2023-06-2908 min
MFMac: Employment LawChanges 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
MFMac: Employment LawImmigration 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 minMFMac: Employment LawImmigration 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 minMFMac: Employment LawImmigration 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 minMFMac: Employment LawImmigration 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 minMFMac: Employment LawImmigration 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 months
2020-07-2215 minMFMac: Employment LawBusiness 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