Employment Law in Practice

The new UK immigration system: Key changes and developments

Jonathan Chaimovic, Consultant, Clyde & Co

• The Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006: Legal background and reasoning behind the overhaul

• Understanding the new ‘points based’ system: Current grounds for entry and the position of highly skilled migrants

• The introduction of civil penalties and the implications for employers

• Establishing an ‘excuse’ under the new regime: ’List A’ and ‘List B’ and ensuring checks and procedures are in line with discrimination law

• Considering employer duties: Work permits, ‘sponsoring’ and ensuring legal compliance

Tax and social security: Ensuring a compliant and cost-effective regime for overseas workers in the UK

Michael Rooney, Senior Manager, People Services, KPMG

• The new ‘non-dom’ legislation 2008: Claiming remittance status, PAYE and potential implications for employers

• Global mobility policies: Putting the correct assignment framework in place 

• Short term business visitors and seconded employees: When does UK tax law apply?

• Structuring effective tax planning assignments

• Understanding social security agreements and practical advice for ensuring legal compliance

Coffee

Managing a cross-cultural workforce at Gate Gourmet

Vikki Woodison, Head of HR Operations, UK & Ireland, Gate Gourmet

• Integrating overseas nationals into UK working culture

•  Dealing with practical issues such as language barriers, employment regulations and health and safety

• Developing cultural awareness and creating successful management and leadership styles

• Ensuring employee engagement and motivation across a culturally diverse workforce

• Embedding a culture of continuous improvement across the whole workforce

Lunch

Preparing for and managing a Home Office visit

Andrew Osborne, Partner and Head of Immigration, Hammonds

• What checks do employers need to make to confirm the rights of employees to work in the UK?

• What inspection powers and rights of entry do the Border and Immigration Agency have?

• Tactics and strategies for dealing with a Home Office visit and investigation

• Handling appeals against Home Office decisions and civil penalties

Addressing the practical challenges of servicing UK inbounds at BG Group

Susie Inwood, International Assignments Manager, BG Group 

Michelle Giddings, Global Mobility Advisor, BG Group 

• What are the main HR issues which arise when dealing with inbound employees?

• What HR processes apply pre-arrival? Familiarisation visits, expat training and housing policies

• Benefit plans, tax considerations and family allowances

• Managing intra-company transfers effectively

Coffee

Panel Session: Ask our expert panel about the immigration, tax, employment and people management challenges of employing overseas workers in the UK

Jonathan Chaimovic, Consultant, Clyde & Co

Vikki Woodison, Head of HR Operations, UK & Ireland, Gate Gourmet

Michael Rooney, Senior Manager, People Services, KPMG

Andrew Osborne, Partner and Head of Immigration, Hammonds

Susie Inwood, International Assignments Manager, BG Group

End of day one