employee, but with some additional considerations related to their visa and work authorization. - Visa Conditions: Check whether the worker’s current visa allows for the new role. - Eligibility and Performance: Assess the worker’s performance, skills, and qualifications. - Contract and Job Role Update: Update the worker's employment contract to reflect the new role. Answer 18 - What are the rules regarding contract renewal for overseas workers? In the UK, renewing a contract for an overseas worker involves several key considerations to ensure compliance with both employment and immigration laws.
Here’s a summary of the process: - Review of Performance and Employment Terms. - Visa and Immigration Status.
- Right to Work Checks. - Notice of Non-Renewal.
Answer 19 - How do we handle redundancy for an overseas worker? When making an overseas worker redundant in the UK, it's crucial to follow the same legal procedures as for any UK worker, with additional considerations for their visa status. If this happens it is important to seek legal advice Answer 20 - Are overseas workers protected by the same whistleblowing policies as UK workers? Yes, overseas workers in the UK are protected by the same whistleblowing policies as UK workers. The Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 (PIDA) provides protections to workers who report certain types of wrongdoing in the workplace, known as "protected disclosures." Answer 21 - What notice period must we provide if terminating an overseas worker’s contract? When terminating the contract of an overseas worker in the UK, the notice period that must be provided is the same as for UK workers. The required notice period depends on the length of service and the terms of the employment contract.
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