TRANSPORT & LEGAL SERVICES 16 March 2021 | AshtonsLegal.co.uk
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From 1 January 2021, a new immigration system is in place, impacting how you can employ EU citizens in the UK. This is due to the UK leaving the European Union, removing the end of free movement, and the decision by the HM Government to put in place new rules.
We will be exploring the EU Settlement Scheme for citizens already in the UK, new immigration routes from 1 January 2021; skilled workers, intra-company transfers and graduates and much more.
Truck Cartel: progress in sight?
It looks as though there is finally the prospect of some significant progress for truck cartel, as the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has finally been able to list cases for a lengthy hearing on 19-26 April 2021, it is reported.
UK Trucks Claim Limited (UKTC) and, separately, Road Haulage Association Limited (RHA) have made applications to the CAT for “collective proceedings” orders against various truck manufacturers. If the CAT grants one or both applications, then this would create a gateway for those few who seek compensation, to progress their claims further. However, there will be further contested hearings, undoubtedly, and the proceedings may still be prolonged.
Road Transport into the EU: solutions and problems
Now that the transition period has ended and the EU/UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement* between the EU and UK is in force, how can UK goods and passenger transport operators operate in and through the EU?
The Agreement contains rules for UK operators operating in, or travelling through, the EU and vice versa. One great fear had been that there would be no agreement reached allowing access into the EU market with other arrangements and/or ECMT permits having to be used as an alternative solution. That problem has now been resolved, at least.
FREE WEBINAR: The New Rules: Employing EU (and other non-UK) workers in the Logistics and Transport Sector
From 1 January 2021, a new immigration system is in place, impacting how you can employ EU citizens in the UK. This is due to the UK leaving the European Union, removing the end of free movement, and the decision by the HM Government to put in place new rules.
In this webinar we will explore:
- the EU Settlement Scheme for citizens already in the UK
- new immigration routes from 1 January 2021; skilled workers, intra-company transfers and graduates
- frontier workers
- carrying out right to work checks, auditing your EU workforce and managing your EU nationals
- apply for new sponsorship licences / reviewing your existing licence
- how the skilled worker regime works: salaries, English language skills and points system (the major route to engage EU nationals for many in this sector)
- how does the new immigration system treat the self-employed?
- right to work checks and penalties for non-compliance – getting your paperwork and records right
- do you have to check sub-contractors and third parties?
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