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Unpacking the pay threshold hikes for skilled worker visas

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Published on: 20 June 2024
Published by a Law360 reporter

Table of contents

  • Which visas are affected?
  • What has changed?
  • Why has the government introduced these measures?
  • What will change in the future?
  • How may this affect businesses?

Article summary

Law360: On 4 April 2024, the UK government's hikes to salary thresholds for skilled worker visas came into effect, resulting in many firms being forced to withdraw job offers and cancel contracts. Consequently, some large firms, such as Deloitte, became the subject of press scrutiny over their withdrawn offers.

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