Know your employment rights

Many employers in the north-east are required to post employees abroad for operational reasons. For their part, employees often value the experience and financial benefits an international role can bring. However, if the relationship comes to an end, both parties have a vested interest in knowing whether an unfair-dismissal claim can be brought against the [...] Read more »

Recruitment firm TechConsult UK in triple appointment

Steve Guest, Managing Director of TechConsult UK A TEESSIDE recruitment firm has made a triple appointment after winning a clutch of new orders. TechConsult UK has secured contracts to supply workers for projects in Africa, Holland and Asia, with overseas work now accounting for around 60% of its work. The Wilton-based firm has also been [...] Read more »

Current UK immigration system failing to meet objectives

The Parliament’s public accounts committee reports that current immigration system is failing to meet its objective. Specialist immigration services provider, Smith Stone Walters explains.  It will come as no surprise to many that Parliament’s public accounts committee have found that the UK Border Agency (UKBA) needs to make significant improvements to its immigration system, including [...] Read more »