Alicja Bielawska
Articles by Alicja Bielawska
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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30 Jun 2025 IMD Corporate Joins the British Polish Chamber of Commerce (BPCC)
We are pleased to announce that IMD Corporate has officially become a member of the British Polish Chamber of Commerce (BPCC), with our membership active from 1st June 2025.
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12 May 2025 Mental Wellbeing Through Community Action: Mental Health Awareness Week 2025
From Monday, 12 May to Sunday, 18 May, Mental Health Awareness Week is scheduled across the United Kingdom. Organised annually by the Mental Health Foundation since 2001, this event aims to spotlight mental health issues, reduce stigma, and promote wellbeing through open conversations and community engagement. The main theme for this year is “Community”, highlighting the vital role that supportive networks play in our mental health.
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22 Apr 2025 Are you an employer? You have a new statutory duty to prevent sexual harassment at work. Here is what you have to do.
Since 26th October 2024, a new statutory duty applies to all employers in the UK. Introduced by the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023, the law places a responsibility on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. The duty, supported by guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), marks a shift from reactive processes to proactive compliance.
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19 Mar 2025 Are you a landlord? Learn about your duty to check a tenant’s right to rent under immigration laws.
Right to Work checks, about which we have published an article that you can access here, seem to be more widely known than Right to Rent checks. In fact, the Immigration Act 2014 introduced a responsibility for landlords, requiring them to verify that prospective tenants have the legal right to rent before entering into tenancy agreements. This aims to prevent illegal immigration by restricting access to privately rented housing for individuals without lawful status in the UK.
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