October 15, 2026
9.30am - 12.30pm (GMT)
Virtual
As part of the Government's ongoing commitment to reduce net migration, the UK immigration system is under continuous scrutiny and in the last couple of years we have seen some significant changes to the system and rules underpinning it. Businesses in the UK, especially those holding sponsor licences, are facing heightened scrutiny from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
It is crucial to stay well-informed and compliant to navigate these changes effectively. With this in mind, we are giving you the opportunity to participate in our right to work and compliance masterclass, designed to provide an overview of the key compliance touch points you should be considering as an employer and sponsor licence holder in the UK. This course is led by experienced lawyers from our UK immigration team.
This ½ day interactive session will provide an opportunity to understand what businesses current immigration compliance obligations are, delve into recent updates and include forward-looking horizon scanning. Here’s a detailed overview of the topics that will be discussed:
This ½ day interactive session will provide an opportunity to understand what businesses current immigration compliance obligations are, delve into recent updates and include forward-looking horizon scanning. Here’s a detailed overview of the topics that will be discussed:
- introduction to immigration compliance: spotlight on the importance of compliance and sponsor licence obligations
- right to work checks and how to do them
- penalties for non-compliance
- expansion of the current regime in future: expansion of checks to gig economy workers
- compliance fundamentals: key responsibilities for sponsor licence holders
- licence health check basics: how to review your licence and processes and ensure you're compliant
- audit preparation: conducting in-person and online audits
- Q&A
There will be a comfort break part way through the session.