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Work Rights Centre

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We’re a charity helping migrants and disadvantaged Brits access employment justice and improve social mobility. Our evidence-based campaigns drive systemic change. www.workrightscentre.org

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Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Among the flurry of topics discussed at the Green Party conference, there was almost no mention of workers’ rights. We discuss the particular areas where the Greens have a real opportunity to shift the policy conversation in our write-up of the event: www.workrightscentre.org/publications...

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Green Party Conference 2026: A welcome, progressive agenda but no clear plans to improve workers’ rights | Work Rights Centre

Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The latest seasonal worker survey has been published by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs. We examine the key findings and outline how officials can mitigate risks within the Seasonal Worker Scheme. Read our takeaways here 👇 www.workrightscentre.org/publications...

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Defra data highlights potential labour violations and fear of reprisal among seasonal workers | Work Rights Centre

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Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The Labour Party Conference this year was different. The message of ‘hope again’ was beaming from every screen. But, there was one glaring omission: migrant care workers. Read our CEO's analysis 👇 www.workrightscentre.org/publications...

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Labour Party Conference 2026: Andy Burnham has noble ambition for care but it must include migrant care workers | Work Rights Centre

Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Home Office rules on Right to Work checks are being updated from tomorrow. Read our explainer, which covers: • When will businesses need to conduct a Right to Work check? • How can businesses conduct these checks? • Is one Right to Work check enough? www.workrightscentre.org/publications...

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Right to Work checks to be redefined from 1 October 2026 | Work Rights Centre

Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

From 1 October 2026, the deadline for employment tribunal claims is changing. Read our new guide on how the deadlines will work and what workers should pay attention to when determining their deadline. www.workrightscentre.org/publications...

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Employment Tribunal deadline doubles to six months | Work Rights Centre

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Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We welcome Sarah Sackman KC MP's unequivocal comments on employment tribunals during Labour conference. The minister said she agrees "that the employment tribunal backlogs are a massive priority and be in no doubt, it is absolutely top of my in-tray next to Criminal Justice backlogs as well".

Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Urgent action is needed to tackle the record-high Employment Tribunal backlog: new MOJ statistics show there were 77,594 open cases as of the end of June. Read our full data analysis & recommendations 👇 www.workrightscentre.org/publications...

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Urgent action needed to tackle record-high Employment Tribunal case backlog | Work Rights Centre

Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Read the rundown of our Westminster event with Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP on the links between Windrush survivors and health and care workers affected by earned settlement proposals:

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Windrush survivors and victims of Earned Settlement warn MPs: ‘Stop the scandal before it happens’ | Work Rights Centre

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Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We welcomed the Home Office’s announcement about modern slavery victims on Skilled Worker visas. It followed years of advocacy by @workrights.bsky.social & other campaigners. Read our CEO Dr Dora-Olivia Vicol's piece on what's changed and what to watch out for: freemovement.org.uk/skilled-work...

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Modern slavery victims on Skilled Worker visas to receive major new relief, but implementation details are key - Free Movement

Earlier this month, the Home Office announced a major new relief for migrant workers on the Skilled Worker visa. From 8 October 2026, Skilled Workers who have

Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We're so grateful to the speakers, and to Action for Race Equality, Care England, The Care Workers' Charity, National Care Forum, and the Society of Radiographers for co-organising the Westminster event. Together we stand!

Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

As speakers warned at Westminster, we cannot repeat the mistakes of the Windrush scandal. The Earned Settlement proposals must be stopped.

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Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Also yesterday night in Westminster, we joined migrant health & care workers, Windrush scandal survivors, and Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy, in calling for an end to ILR restrictions.

Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The coalition against Earned Settlement is growing! 🚨 Yesterday night, the TUC Congress backed a motion condemning the government’s Earned Settlement proposals and calling for their full withdrawal. Thread 👇

Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

There also lots of operational qs. The changes say: A Skilled Worker in receipt of a positive CG *may* have the conditions amended, such that any work is permitted. Lots to clarify re how, in practice, these conditions will be amended, if the HO will do it for everyone, or if it requires an app.

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Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Great qs. This change allows the HO to vary the conditions of a person's visa, to remove the work restriction. So by staying on the Skilled Worker visa, they should retain that path to settlement. This is a big difference from VTS, which doesn't lead to ILR.

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Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Today, we celebrate a hard-earned win for migrant workers and allies. The fight continues to ensure every exploited worker gets true access to justice and compensation. ✊ Coverage of the changes www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s... Actual changes www.gov.uk/government/p...

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Care workers and others fleeing UK modern slavery win visa reprieve

Home Office concedes skilled workers abused by sponsors can change employer and complete visa term

Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Ending abuse today doesn't undo past harm, and victims need restitution. Over the years it took to pass this, workers were driven to severe poverty, sleeping in cars or on church floors because the law forbade other work. Ministers must fine rogue sponsors to fund worker compensation.

Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

However, the impact hinges on accessibility. The threshold for modern slavery recognition is exceptionally high. Officials regularly turn away victims of recruitment fee fraud or severe wage theft. If these workers are excluded, this protection remains out of reach for most who need it.

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Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

For 3 years, the Work Rights Centre warned ministers that tying visas to individual sponsors was a recipe for exploitation. This change is a major step forward. Freeing visas gives workers an incentive to report law-breaking sponsors and uncovers the true scale of abuse in the system.

Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

💪 Major news for migrant rights! The Home Office announced today that recognised victims of modern slavery on Skilled Worker visas will get the unrestricted right to work for any employer for the rest of their visa (eff. 8 Oct 2026). Here’s why this matters, and what must come next 🧵

Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Home Office stats today show 4,403 employers had their licence to employ migrant workers revoked between July 2025 and June 2026. This is the highest number of revocations in any 12-month period since Dec 2020, when the UK replaced free movement with employer-sponsored work visas. shorturl.at/cnISA

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Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We’re calling on the Home Office to fix this broken system: Financial penalties & prosecutions for rogue sponsors A dedicated worker compensation scheme An end to employer-tied visa sponsorship Read the analysis here www.workrightscentre.org/publications...

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Home Office revokes record number of sponsor licences | Work Rights Centre

Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The real punishment falls entirely on the workers. When a licence is stripped, thousands of migrant workers who were exploited by government-approved businesses, are left stranded. Without safeguards, their choice is to pay for another visa out of pocket, or face destitution.

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Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

On paper, revoking licences looks like tough enforcement. In reality, rogue bosses face zero fines or criminal prosecutions. Many keep trading, continue winning lucrative public sector care contracts, and can simply re-apply for a licence in 12 months. It's a slap on the wrist.

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Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

🚨 NEW DATA: Home Office statistics released today show the UK government revoked 4,403 Skilled Worker sponsor licences between July 2025 and June 2026. That’s the highest 12-month figure since Brexit. But this isn't the win it claims to be 👇

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wcwio.bsky.social @wcwio.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Legal Representation in Employment Tribunal cases- New Podcast Episode with Andrei Savitski from the Work Rights Centre. Listen via: Spotify - bit.ly/3UDDLVt Apple Podcasts - apple.co/4wvalGo YouTube - bit.ly/4xCtjfk @WorkRightsCtr @The_TUC @CIPD @workrights.bsky.social

Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Access to justice must not become a privilege reserved for those who can afford it. 📰 Letter in The Economist: www.economist.com/letters/2026... 📊 Our report 'Employment Tribunals in Crisis': www.workrightscentre.org/media/qxrbsh... 3/

Employment tribunals v AI | Aug 22nd 2026 Edition

Also this week, AI and Hollywood, scientific papers, oil pipelines, restaurants, postcards, Richard Wagner

Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The 64k backlog isn't driven by a flood of claims. Tribunals handled twice as many during the 2008 crash. The real problem? Low resolution rates & gutted legal aid. Employment Tribunals don't need fees, but smarter forms, early mediation, and legal advice. 2/3

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Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The Economist called UK employment tribunals a "tragedy of the commons" suffering from "too much access." We respectfully disagree—and we’re pleased to see our CEO Dr Dora-Olivia Vicol’s reply published in today's issue. 🧵 1/3

Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

“….They have contributed long enough to earn settled status after five years. This will almost certainly have a knock-on effect to the care industry in Scotland and the wider UK. If migrant carers don’t fill the gaps in the industry, who will?” www.thenational.scot/politics/264...

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Why the Home Office's consultation on migrants could be devastating for my family

When I heard about how the Home Office had launched a consultation to overhaul the way that migrants could earn permanent status in the UK, I…

Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

When Karen Ross heard about Home Office plans to make migrant carers wait 15 years for settlement, she started asking the people who care for her mum — mainly Zimbabwean carers — what it would mean for them. "I think several of them would consider leaving the UK…. (1 of 2)

Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

This is the biggest change to settlement rules in a generation, pursued without transparency or accountability. The Windrush review asked ministers to always consider adverse impact on racial groups. Shabana Mahmood’s approach betrays that recommendation. (3/3) inews.co.uk/news/politic...

Indefinite leave to remain changes 'risk breaking promise to Windrush survivors'

The Home Secretary has faced a backlash from Labour rebels over her plan to make it harder for immigrants to settle in the UK

Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

a “rigorous” impact assessment. "Labour MPs strongly supported Windrush recommendations in opposition. Their 'earned settlement' proposals are a direct U-turn — and Shabana Mahmood's Home Office has still not released impact assessments." Our CEO Dr-Dora Olivia Vicol told @theipaper.com (2 of 3)

Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Labour claims to have learnt from the Windrush Scandal, but pursuing sweeping immigration changes that will make it harder for migrants to settle in the UK says otherwise. The Windrush Lessons Learned Report recommends that immigration policy should NOT be made without … ( 1 of 3)

Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

We are proud to have added our name to this letter calling for a national anti-racist strategy. Andy Burnham must take action NOW.

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Free Movement @freemovement.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Our friends at the Work Rights Centre are recruiting an Immigration Adviser or Solicitor to join their frontline team, advising vulnerable migrants and feeding into strategic policy and campaign work. A great opportunity for someone experienced and values-driven.

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Job ad: WoRC is recruiting an Immigration Adviser or Solicitor - Free Movement

The Work Rights Centre is looking for an experienced and values-driven Immigration Adviser or Solicitor to join our frontline team. In this role, you will

Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

And you'll get to work with our highly experienced Head of Immigration @lukepiper.bsky.social

Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

We're hiring: Immigration Adviser or Solicitor Can you deliver life-changing legal advice to migrant workers? Pay: £36,000 - £42,000, with generous SQE study/funding policies. ♻️Please share to help us find the right person ♻️ www.workrightscentre.org/publications...

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We're hiring: Immigration Adviser or Solicitor | Work Rights Centre

Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

We're seeking a Communications Manager with a strong sense of justice and storytelling background 👀 This is an exciting opportunity to find the story in complex legal casework, build relationships with journalists, and shift public opinion for good. www.workrightscentre.org/publications...

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We're hiring: Communications Manager | Work Rights Centre

Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

We're delighted to welcome Nick Lawton as our newest Trustee & Treasurer 🎉 Nick is proud to support efforts to improve access to justice for vulnerable workers and migrants & we're proud to have him on our team! Read more about Nick & our board of trustees: www.workrightscentre.org/about-us/our...

Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Alongside 50 other organisations including national trade unions, we have written to the new PM Andy Burnham asking him to scrap the "earned" settlement proposals and meet with migrant workers asap. Read our letter in full: drive.google.com/file/d/1yb4A...

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MWRC Joint Letter_ PM Andy Burnham - July 2026.pdf

Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Today, in his first speech as PM Andy Burnham said "I will put the care of people at the heart of everything I do." Right now, the government's proposals to restrict settlement rights do the opposite. Join us to tell the new PM to drop earned settlement now www.workrightscentre.org/our-campaign...

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Oppose ILR changes | Work Rights Centre

Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

We are extremely proud to announce that our colleague Bethany Birdsall has passed the SQE exams and qualified as an employment solicitor! 🎉 Read more about her journey from volunteer to qualified solicitor⬇️ www.workrightscentre.org/publications...

Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

📣 We're hiring a Communications Manager 👀 This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate with storytelling background, who can develop our strong relationships with journalists from across the political spectrum to secure agenda-setting coverage. www.workrightscentre.org/publications...

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We're hiring: Communications Manager | Work Rights Centre

Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

By limiting the application of human rights and rolling back modern slavery protections, the Home Secretary’s latest immigration plans will lead to 6,500 more undocumented people every year, creating 'an underclass of precarious workers'. www.workrightscentre.org/publications...

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The Immigration and Asylum Bill 2026: cruel, costly, and completely unnecessary | Work Rights Centre

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Act Build Change @actbuildchange.com · 30/06/2026

💼 Senior Campaigns and Digital Engagement Officer at @workrights.bsky.social actbuildchange.com/opportunitie... Convert Work Rights Centre's legal wins and policy change ambitions into a public movement.

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Senior Campaigns and Digital Engagement Officer at Work Rights Centre

Converts Work Rights Centre's legal wins and policy change ambitions into a public movement.

Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

👀We're looking to hire an Employment Legal Adviser, Solicitor, or Barrister We're a great charity to work for - here's our fantastic Employment Solicitor Ruth speaking from the heart over on LinkedIn. We can accommodate part-time, flexible and remote work💥 www.workrightscentre.org/publications...

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Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Just a few days left to apply 💥Senior Campaigns and Digital Engagement Officer💥 We're looking for the right person to mobilise our supporters to show up, speak up, and financially support our mission. ♻️Please share to help others see this opportunity♻️ www.workrightscentre.org/publications...

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We're hiring: Senior Campaigns and Digital Engagement Officer | Work Rights Centre

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Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

New employment rights are here!💪💪 • Sick pay from day one • Extended parental leave • More protections for workers Londoners 🔊 Head over to the Mayor of London's Employment Rights Hub to understand your rights and get advice. @london.gov.uk www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...

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Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Read our latest report: Employment Tribunals in Crisis, calling for more judicial sitting days to tackle the backlog of open cases www.workrightscentre.org/publications...

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Employment Tribunals in crisis: The blind spot in the ‘New Deal for Working People | Work Rights Centre

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