Sam & Nils are back with the Legal Alternative discussing recent immigration fee increases and a significant Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) case involving job offer withdrawals. They also share best practices for employers in light of these updates and the importance of getting immigration processes right.

Key Takeaways:

• Immigration fees for sponsoring skilled workers have increased significantly post 8th April.
• The fee for a skilled worker visa application from outside the UK is now £1,865 (up from £1,618) and £943 for inside the UK (up from £819).
• The fee for indefinite leave to remain has risen to £3,226, and the naturalisation application fee has increased to £1,709.
• The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) fee has gone up from £16 to £20 per person.
• A recent EAT case has overturned a previous tribunal decision, highlighting that job offer letters can form binding contracts, requiring employers to provide reasonable notice when withdrawing offers.
• The EAT ruled three months notice was appropriate for a senior role.
• Employers are advised to make offer letters clear about conditions and offer flexibility by including probationary periods or notice periods to avoid legal risks.

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Chapters:

(⁠⁠00:00⁠⁠) Introduction

(⁠⁠00:49) What's in Your Inbox?

(⁠⁠01:01) Rising Immigration Fees: Implications for Sponsoring a Worker

(⁠⁠04:09) Case Update: Do You Have to Give Notice When Withdrawing a Job Offer?

(07:26) Best Practices for Employers in Offer Letters

(13:43) Out the Office!