Are you ready for a rise in union activity?
What the Employment Rights Bill could mean for employers The proposed Employment Rights Bill is set to shake up the way trade unions interact with employers – and many HR teams are already bracing themselves […]
Quiet cracking | How to spot and stop silent disengagement in your workplace
First, it was quiet quitting. Then came quiet firing. Now, there’s a new workplace issue employers and HR professionals need to be aware of: quiet cracking. At esphr, our specialist employment lawyers work exclusively with […]
Sponsor licence compliance in social care: are you doing enough?
The Home Office has recently announced that record numbers of sponsor licences have been revoked, with adult social care among the most affected sectors. Between July 2024 and June 2025, nearly 2,000 sponsor licences were revoked, more than double […]
Understanding business visit visas for the UK
Many UK employers occasionally need foreign staff to come over for short business visits. However, without a clear understanding of what visitors can and cannot do in the UK with regards to work, there’s a […]
Understanding the Costs of Skilled Worker Sponsorship
The UK’s immigration system can be complicated, especially for employers looking to sponsor overseas talent. At ESP Solicitors, we specialise in guiding businesses through every stage of the sponsorship process, ensuring compliance and strategic planning. […]
Supporting your high performers | 7 practical strategies for HR and leadership
Every organisation relies on its high performers – those employees who consistently deliver above expectations and often set the standard for the rest of the team. But their very strengths can also leave them at […]
Employment Rights Bill: Lords’ amends to be discarded by Commons in September
The House of Lords has introduced several key amendments to the draft Employment Rights Bill (ERB), temporarily reshaping some of the government’s more ambitious original plans. These changes reflect growing concerns from business leaders about […]
Do ADHD and autism qualify as disabilities under the Equality Act?
What recent case law means for employers When an employee discloses that they have ADHD or autism, many employers may ask the question: Does this amount to a disability under the Equality Act 2010? It’s […]
The Leng arm of the law: what proposed PA changes mean for medical employers
An independent review led by Professor Gillian Leng has proposed major changes to the role of Physician Associates (PAs) within the UK healthcare system. These proposals are likely to have important implications for employment law […]
No small fry: right to work checks – a warning for all employers
A recent case involving a small fish and chip shop in Surrey has highlighted the potentially costly consequences of breaching immigration laws – however unintentionally. In March 2025, Big Fry Fish & Chips was hit […]
Are NDAs still legal? Not for much longer New rules employers must know
Shh! Want to know a something important about non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)? New proposals could soon make it unlawful for employers to use NDAs to prevent employees from speaking out about workplace harassment or discrimination. In […]
Skilled Worker visa changes: key reforms employers need to know
The Government has published its latest Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules, introducing significant amendments that will affect many UK employers who rely on overseas recruitment. These are the first major updates flowing from […]
Employment Rights Bill Implementation Roadmap
Your guide to what’s coming when The Employment Law Bill promises the biggest shake-up of UK employment law in decades. Having recently cleared the Committee Stage, one of the questions we’re hearing most from employers […]
Proposed changes to Indefinite Leave to Remain: What it means for employers
The UK government’s recent immigration White Paper has proposed a significant shift in the settlement pathway for Skilled Workers. If implemented, the qualifying period for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) could double – increasing from […]
Is the Global Talent Visa a strategic alternative to the Skilled Worker route?
With the UK’s 2025 immigration reforms introducing higher salary thresholds, stricter compliance, and tighter restrictions on recruiting from overseas in certain sectors, many employers are increasingly exploring alternative routes to attract top international talent. One […]