Council adopts directive on third-country seasonal workers

As we advised at the beginning of the month the EU Parliament has passed a law giving more rights to non-EU seasonal workers. The...

More rights for non-EU seasonal workers

Seasonal workers from outside the EU will be entitled to better working and living conditions, including proper accommodation...

New report on Immigration policy

Current immigration policy is choking business growth for zero political...

Better rights for non-EU seasonal workers

The European Parliament and Council Presidency have agreed a new draft law that will give non-EU seasonal workers better working and living conditions, including a minimum wage and proper accommodation. The new rules, which have also received the backing of...

The availability of seasonal migrant workers

A recent report into the likely impact of the closure of the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme has concluded that any initial impact will be minimal, and farmers should continue to be able to recruit a sufficient number of seasonal workers in the first...

Employing Creative (Temporary) Workers under Tier 5 of the Points-Based System

We might not think of professionals who perform in theatre, television and film as “creative workers” but this is how they are...

Tier 5 (Temporary Worker – Creative and Sporting) visas

The creative and sporting worker category is for people coming to the UK to work or perform as a sportsperson, entertainer or creative artist for up to 12 months. Before you can apply under the creative and sporting worker category you must have: A sponsor;...

Better working conditions and social rights for seasonal workers

Non-EU seasonal workers would enjoy basic working and living conditions, such as a minimum wage and decent accommodation, under draft...