Alicja Bielawska
Articles by Alicja Bielawska
1 Feb 2024
Can your employee work in the UK?
Civil penalties will rise to £60,000 in February 2024. In the United Kingdom, the Right to Work is a crucial aspect of employment law, ensuring that individuals have the legal authorisation to work in this country. This regulation is not only fundamental for employees seeking opportunities but also imperative for employers to comply with legal […]
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8 Dec 2023
Human Rights Day 2023
It took longer than usual to draft this article. I was putting a few lines, to leave it for a couple of days, to come back and try again. Human Rights Day in 2023. It is crucial to reflect on the progress made in the realm of human rights, and at the same time recognise […]
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19 Jun 2023
World Refugee Day – 20th June
To mark the World Refugee Day on the 20th June, we interviewed Kathryn Hoyle, Senior Regional Fundraiser for Greater Manchester, and William Nonge, Service Manager Refugee Support North West, both from the British Red Cross. The British Red Cross is the United Kingdom body of the worldwide neutral and impartial humanitarian network the International Red […]
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14 Mar 2023
Neurodiversity Celebration Week
We are all different. Or, we are all diverse in many different ways. Both our teammates and clients are of different backgrounds, live in different countries, and speak different languages. Our purpose at IMD is to connect diverse communities and help minorities thrive, not only by providing legal services and assisting in international matters, but […]
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10 Mar 2023
UK Government Rejects Calls To Make Menopause A Protected Characteristic
The Government has published its response to the Women and Equalities Committee’s Menopause and the workplace report, rejecting several recommendations including the suggestion to make menopause a protected characteristic. The news has been met with disappointment by the Women and Equalities Committee as well as many organisations that support women in the workplace. Writing to the Government, […]
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11 Sep 2022
Letting Your Employees Work From Abroad, Should You Do It?
Concerns about the UK workforce and its rapidly depleting talent pool have been widely reported in the media. Figures from Totaljobs Hiring Trends highlight that over 4.5 million workers in the UK are considering moving abroad, citing factors such as the increasing cost of living and the COVID-19 pandemic as reasons for leaving the UK […]
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16 Mar 2022
Quick Guide to Hiring an Overseas Worker in a UK Business
Getting the right people into your business is essential and sometimes you need to look further afield to find the right skills. There are many reasons why employers choose to hire overseas workers, but it makes the process slightly more challenging than hiring workers here in the UK. In this article, we take a look […]
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16 Mar 2022
Building your Board: Choosing and Hiring Directors
In your company, the board of directors plays a very important role. They are the foundation of corporate governance, they consider the strategic direction of the business, and they typically manage the day to day running of your operations. Having the right board of directors in place can make all the difference to the success […]
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19 Dec 2021
The climate & ecological emergencies and the workplace
When the International Panel on Climate Change published its sixth report in August, the UN Secretary General, Antonio Gutierrez, described it as a “code red for humanity”. The Office for National Statistics reported this month that three quarters of adults now worry about climate change, citing anxiety, a sense of helplessness, and concern for family and […]
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