Alicja Bielawska
Articles by Alicja Bielawska
29 Jul 2026 Hiring senior roles from abroad. A practical guide for UK employers.
Hiring senior employees from abroad can give UK businesses access to specialist expertise, international experience and leadership talent that may be difficult to find domestically. A strategic overseas hire can also help a business enter new markets, strengthen investor confidence and expand its leadership capacity. However, hiring senior employees from abroad involves more than finding […]
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25 Jun 2026 Remote Working Abroad – What Employers Need to Know
The growth of flexible working has led to increasing numbers of employees requesting permission to work remotely from overseas. Whether an employee wishes to spend a few months abroad or relocate permanently while retaining their role, employers must understand the legal and compliance implications before approving the arrangement. While remote working abroad can provide flexibility […]
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28 May 2026 Can employees working abroad claim in a UK Employment Tribunal?
Remote and international working arrangements are now common. It is now increasingly normal for employees to work for UK employers while living (either temporarily or permanently) in another country. While such arrangements often operate smoothly in practice, they can give rise to complex issues when disputes occur. A key question is whether an employee working abroad can bring a claim in the UK Employment Tribunal, and these cases are highly fact-sensitive.
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24 Mar 2026 Permitted Activity 7: A hidden risk for after-sales service providers
Permitted Activity 7 (PA 7) under the UK’s immigration visitor rules is frequently relied upon by overseas companies sending employees to the UK to install, dismantle, service or repair equipment. On its face, it appears broad and practical. However, one aspect of PA 7 is often overlooked, and it can create real problems for subcontractors and after-sales service providers.
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11 Mar 2026 Employee social media misconduct: how employers can safeguard their reputation
Settlement agreements are commonly used by employers and employees in the UK to resolve workplace issues and, usually, bring employment to an end on agreed terms. If you have been offered a settlement agreement, it is important to understand your rights and the legal implications before signing.
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23 Feb 2026 Settlement Agreements in England and Wales. Your questions answered!
Settlement agreements are commonly used by employers and employees in the UK to resolve workplace issues and, usually, bring employment to an end on agreed terms. If you have been offered a settlement agreement, it is important to understand your rights and the legal implications before signing.
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19 Dec 2025 Employment Rights Act 2025: Key Reforms and Phased Implementation
The Employment Rights Bill has now received Royal Assent and is in force as the Employment Rights Act 2025. This legislation introduces wide-ranging reforms to UK employment law. It represents one of the most significant developments in this area in recent years.
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11 Nov 2025 Another immigration success: how we facilitated UK border access for specialist workers on a high-value vessel contract
Our client, the UK subsidiary of a Northern European industrial gas systems company, had a critical contract worth approximately €600,000 with a leading UK shipbuilding and maintenance firm. The project involved the installation of highly specialised equipment on a vessel at one of the UK ports. The successful completion of this high-value contract depended on bringing specialists from Romania to the UK.
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