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Recruitment and retention
Updated with practical guidance on the Government's announcement that it will reduce the qualifying period for unfair dismissal to six months, rather than removing it entirely.
Updated to reflect the increase to the immigration skills charge from 16 December 2025.
Updated to refer to "Digital Verification Services", reflecting changes in the terminology used in government guidance (previously IDSPs and IDVT).
Reviewed and enhanced to focus on practical, step-by-step guidance for HR.
Updated to reflect changes to government guidance, confirming that sponsors must carry out right to work checks on workers who are not directly employed.
Updated with details of what to do if an employee is unable to prove their right to work due to a technical issue.
Revised and improved throughout, to focus on practical guidance for HR.
Updated to reflect that biometric residence permits have been replaced by eVisas.
Practical step-by-step advice on how to manage workplace situations relating to recruitment and retention.