Innes Clark and Kate McGarrity take a quick look at how an EU ruling of what constitutes working hours, could affect UK employers.  

David Hossack, Stuart McWilliams and Nadia Watson look at the recent statements at the Conservative Party made by Teresa May about possible caps for asylum seekers, and what that could mean in practical terms.  

David Hossack, Stuart McWilliams and Nadia Watson discuss what is meant when people refer to the "Schengen area" and "Schengen visas". The team also discusses what powers EU member states have to override the Schengen agreement in light of the large number of refugees seeking to enter Europe.

David Hossack, Stuart McWilliams and Nadia Watson discuss the legal definition of a "refugee" and how the UK asylum process works to recognise people fleeing persecution in their home countries.

David Hossack, Stuart McWilliams and Nadia Watson talk through the Home Office's latest annoucement about clamping down on illegal working.  Despite the spotlight being on construction, care and cleaning services, ALL businesses need to have a proper policy in place to ensure all of their staff members have the right to work legally in the UK.  

David Hossack and Stuart McWilliams look at changes to student visas that have either recently happened or are about to happen in the coming months.  

David Hossack and Stuart McWilliams look at some of the general changes affecting immigration at the moment, including visa caps and the continued roll out of biometric visa cards.  

Our Immigration team look at the procedures needed to visit, work or participate in a festival in the UK and Scotland.  This includes the Edinburgh festivals, Music festivals such as T in the Park and any athletic events.  

Innes Clark, Kate McGarrity and Jillian Paton discuss five recent case studies that have reached the Appeal Court and their potential impact on employers.