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Just over 2 weeks until we host our Summer Employment & Immigration webinar - one not to be missed as we head towards the general election and the prospect of further changes to employment legislation. Do join us if you can!

Have you seen our monthly Employment and Immigration newsletter? Read it here: /https://lnkd.in/ePzDUpfF March's edition was jam packed with articles from Ben Lewis, Elizabeth Stevens and Sacha Wooldridge. #EmploymentLaw #Immigration #Newsletter #MonthlyUpdate

Action is overdue. Today's workforce demands an efficient and reliable immigration system. That's why SHRM is launching the 2024 Workplace Immigration Campaign to champion bipartisan immigration reforms that streamline the hiring of skilled, legally authorized workers for US companies. Our research shows that nearly 3 in 4 employers agree that increased immigration fuels economic growth. However, 54% of organizations believe the U.S. is losing top talent due to current immigration policies. Gridlock may stall major immigration reform, but several bipartisan bills offer solutions for US employers facing talent shortages while protecting the integrity of the immigration system. Watch my video to learn more about our campaign. #PolicyNotPolitics #Immigration #Workforce 

!HR HEADS UP! #businessimmigration changes to be aware of - take a look at my colleague Jessica Clough's article on 2024 changes. For help and advice get in touch. #visas #sponsorlicence

📢 Our final webinar today - New Workplace Justice Visas from 1 July 2024 📢 Event: WK2358 Webinar Time: 4PM to 5PM Topic: Workplace Justice Visas from 1 July 2024 Presenter: Senior RMA, Karolina Caroline Curcic CPD Points: 1 Category A Overview: Join us for an insightful session on the new Australian Workplace Justice Visa, designed to protect the rights of migrant workers and enhance workplace fairness. This visa provides temporary legal status to migrant workers who have experienced exploitation or significant mistreatment in their employment, allowing them to remain in the country while their complaints are investigated. Key highlights include: -Understanding the new Workplace Justice Visa and its benefits. -How this visa ensures migrant workers can seek justice without fear of deportation or further victimisation. -Access to support services and legal assistance for visa holders. -The Australian Government's broader initiative to strengthen worker protections and uphold fair labour practices. This webinar is crucial for anyone involved in immigration law and/or compliance. Register now to stay informed and support a safer, more equitable work environment in Australia. To book in just go to our website and click on the "CPD Workshops" tab at the top. #MigrationLaw #WorkplaceJustice #MigrantWorkers #CPD #ProfessionalDevelopment #KarolinaCurcic #WorkerRights #FairLabor #Australia

Potential changes to Schedule A provide a chance to address labor shortages and demand for skilled jobs at the same time. Check out this article by Jack Malde I contributed on when I worked with Bipartisan Policy Center last spring!

Today, we are at our Annual Employment and Immigration Conference at Rowley Conference Centre in Newmarket, where our award-winning team of employment and immigration lawyers are exploring how to successfully manage workplace conflict. Its great to see so many of our clients and contacts here to hear from our experts! #BirkettsLLP #EmpCon2023 #Employment #Immigration #Event

The revised immigration rules for the Skilled Worker Visa are now in force. In the video below, Partner & Head of Immigration, Flora Mewies and Partner in the Employment team, Laura Darnley discuss the key updates, offering guidance on how employers can effectively navigate them. Additionally, Flora has shared a written summary of the changes, specifically in relation to the health and social care sector, here: https://lnkd.in/eBRU4TVS #SkilledWorkerVisa #ImmigrationRules #EmploymentLaw

New Rule Day! The changes coming into effect today for #employers sponsoring for the #skilledworkervisa are some of the most significant we've seen in recent years. For a snippet of what's changing, see below!

In a recent article originally published in WERC's Mobility Minute, BAL Partner John Hamill writes about why now is a good time to rethink immigration strategies in light of the new USCIS fee hikes. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/g2hKWxkU #immigration #strategy #globalmobility #HR #WERC