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Important changes have been made to UK government guidance for employers with sponsor licences and those seeking to apply for one.
Sponsoring employers will be delighted that these latest sponsor updates reverse guidance which recently required employers sponsoring workers to conduct right to work checks on anyone they “directly engage”.
On May 14, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) submitted a proposal to rescind the EEO-1 report, among other reporting requirements (the “Proposal”). The details of the Proposal, including the proposed rule rescinding these reporting requirements, are not yet publicly available.
The annual H-1B visa cap remains highly competitive, and many candidates find themselves unable to secure a spot due to overwhelming demand.
This article from Chetal Patel and Gill McKearney of Bates Wells explores the alternative visa routes available to those looking to work and live in the UK.
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Spring has brought a host of UK immigration changes for employers to be aware of. These mainly affect organisations with a licence to sponsor migrants and accompany a rise in enforcement by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
The evening will feature journalist and author Jenny Anderson, whose recent book The Disengaged Teen explores why so many young people are losing connection with school—and what adults can do to help them rediscover curiosity, confidence, and purpose. Jenny will join Jeff Wetzler of Transcend for a fireside conversation that draws on research, reporting, and practical insight about how learning environments can better support young people today.
When airlines face financial trouble, aircraft owners need a clear plan. Vedder Partner Helen Biggin provides a guide for lessors in her article for Logistics Middle East Magazine, “Getting Planes Back: How Lessors Navigate Airline Insolvencies.”
Almost a decade on from the Global Magnitsky Act, do thematic sanctions have enough ‘bite’? That is the question explored by Vedder Counsel Henrietta Worthington in her article published in the latest print issue of WorldECR.
In his latest article for People Management, Vedder attorney Daniel Stander explores the best ways HR departments can handle complaints of bullying against senior staff.
Artificial intelligence is transforming the global economy at extraordinary speed. Yet a January 2026 report from the World Economic Forum and the McKinsey Health Institute highlights a critical reality: technology alone will not determine which organizations succeed in the AI era.