The new realities of work: Immigration reform and employee monitoring

We will examine the implications for employers of the shift towards an ‘’earned settlement’’ model and an extended qualifying period for ILR on talent recruitment, retention, and sponsorship costs. We will also discuss the wider political context and what employers can do to prepare for a more restrictive immigration environment.

The second part of the session will look at how far employers can go with surveillance and biometric data. We will examine the latest ICO guidance, legal boundaries, and best‑practice approaches to monitoring in a privacy‑conscious workplace.