Employment & Immigration
Comprehensive legal solutions for workplace matters and immigration processes
Managing Your Most Valuable Asset
In a rapidly changing global economy, managing your workforce effectively is more critical than ever. At Winslow Law Co, our Employment and Immigration practice provides comprehensive legal advice and support to help our clients navigate the complexities of UK labor law and manage their global mobility needs. We are committed to providing practical, business-oriented solutions that protect our clients' interests and help them attract and retain top talent.
Our team has extensive experience in all aspects of employment and immigration law, from drafting employment contracts and advising on executive compensation to handling complex employment disputes and obtaining work permits for foreign nationals. We work closely with our clients to understand their unique challenges and to develop tailored strategies that meet their specific needs. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality legal services and to being a trusted partner to our clients in all their workforce management matters.
Our Key Services
A full range of employment and immigration services to support your business.
Employment Law
Advising on all aspects of UK employment law, from hiring and firing to collective bargaining and disputes.
Immigration & Work Permits
Assisting with all types of immigration matters, including work permits, residence permits, and citizenship.
Executive Compensation & Benefits
Designing and implementing executive compensation plans, including share options and other long-term incentives.
Our Employment and Immigration Team
Meet the experts who will help you manage your workforce and global mobility needs.
Sarah Chen
Senior Associate
Sarah Chen leads the firm's employment law practice, providing expert counsel on workplace issues, employment contracts, and labor disputes. She has successfully represented both employers and employees in complex employment matters.
Our Track Record
A selection of our successful employment and immigration projects.
Large-scale workforce restructuring for a multinational technology company
Advised on all employment law aspects of a major restructuring, including collective dismissals, and successfully defended the client in subsequent litigation.
Immigration support for the relocation of an international IT hub to the UK
Provided comprehensive immigration support for the relocation of over 100 key employees and their families to the UK, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.
Development of a complex executive compensation plan for a leading pharmaceutical company
Designed and implemented a sophisticated executive compensation plan, including share options and other long-term incentives, aligned with the company's strategic goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your questions about Employment and Immigration law in the UK, answered.
In the UK, employment contracts can be terminated by mutual agreement, by giving notice, or for cause such as misconduct, poor performance, or redundancy. The specific grounds and procedures depend on the type of contract and length of service.
The process for obtaining a work permit for a foreign national in the UK involves applying for a Skilled Worker visa through the UK Visas and Immigration service, along with a set of supporting documents, including a Certificate of Sponsorship from a licensed sponsor and documents confirming the employee's qualifications. The process typically takes around 3-6 weeks.
Employers in the UK must comply with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, which requires having a lawful basis for processing employee data, ensuring data security, and respecting employees' rights to access, rectify, and erase their data.