Pensions: Flexible Approach

Jersey's Control of Housing and Work Law has undergone significant reforms, tightening business licensing requirements and introducing new remote working provisions. The changes replace long-standing terminology, reduce the threshold for non-resident business operations from 30 to 10 days, and establish a new review panel for status determinations.

Work permits are a requirement under the Immigration (Work Permits) (Jersey) Rules 1995 and as such employers are required to apply for a work permit for employees who require immigration permission to enter or remain in Jersey for work.

Jersey has a number of application routes for those wishing to move to the island to undertake business activities. Jersey’s new Skilled High Earner route is designed for non‑resident entrepreneurs...

In June 2024, the Employment Forum produced a report and recommendations on the compensation awards regime in Jersey. The Minister for Social Security accepted the recommendations and requested law drafting.

A recent case before the Royal Court clarified important aspects of the law relating to Employer's liability for personal injury as well as the approach to apportionment of damages...

Recent Jersey Employment and Discrimination Tribunal decisions from July 2026 reveal critical implications for employers regarding statutory rights, disability discrimination claims, and procedural compliance. The rulings clarify when provision, criteria or practice (PCP) requirements are met, how retrospective cap increases apply to discrimination awards, and the importance of clear contractual language in displacing statutory holiday rights.

Workplace investigations can be a can of worms: you take the lid off and innumerable issues come wiggling out. Occasionally investigations are straightforward...

There are of course many negatives arising from the current crisis presented by COVID-19. However, there could be real benefits for businesses and their staff if we take some...

There is no mandatory retirement age in Jersey. Jersey residents may claim a state pension (condition upon their Social Security contribution record from their pensionable age...

The UK Government is trying to implement a new anti-strike law following a wave of strike action in recent months by doctors