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Post-Brexit Agreement on Gibraltar: Key Developments and Practical Implications

On 11 June, the United Kingdom and Spain, alongside the European Commission and the Government of Gibraltar, announced a political agreement on the future relationship between Gibraltar and the European Union. The deal marks a significant milestone in post-Brexit negotiations and provides a framework for Gibraltar’s continued access to the Schengen area, while explicitly preserving UK sovereignty and ensuring continued economic stability. The agreement is designed to secure fluidity at the Gibraltar-Spain border, a key issue for the territory’s workforce and economy. We outline the key elements of the deal and its practical implications.

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President Trump Signs New Travel Ban: What Travelers Need to Know

On June 4, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation banning nationals of 12 countries from entering the United States and partially restricting the entry of nationals from seven countries. The ban takes effect June 9, 2025. We summarize to whom the proclamation applies and doesn’t apply. Foreign nationals impacted by the travel ban who are currently in the United States should not leave.

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UK and EU Agree to Develop Youth Mobility Scheme: A New Chapter in Post-Brexit Relations

If implemented, the UK-EU Youth Mobility Scheme could provide employers — particularly in sectors such as hospitality, agriculture and the arts — with access to a new pool of young and mobile workers without the complexity of sponsorship. The proposed scheme signals a marked softening in cross-border mobility policy and could offer important social and economic opportunities. However, implementation will depend on the outcome of ongoing negotiations and political consensus within the United Kingdom.

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UK Employment Tribunal Compensation Limits and Wage Increases; Neonatal Care Leave and Pay; and Ethnicity and Disability Pay Gap Reporting

The annual increases to compensation limits in the UK Employment Tribunals and the new neonatal care leave and pay rights came into force on 6 April 2025, and the annual UK wage increases came into force on 1 April 2025. In addition, the UK government has launched a consultation seeking input on measures it proposes to include in the draft Equality (Race and Disability) Bill. The consultation is open until 10 June 2025.

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Trainee Solicitor Isabel Philips was a contributor the article.

Humanitarian Parole for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans (CHNV) Terminated

For U.S. employers, the termination means that they will no longer be able to continue employing individuals who previously provided CHNV parole documents to gain lawful employment in the United States. It is always best practice for employers to audit their I-9s periodically. If an employer has never or seldom performed internal I-9 audits, now is the time to do so.

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Department of State Updates Eligibility for Waivers of Nonimmigrant Visa Interviews

The Department of State unexpectedly updated the requirements for nonimmigrant visa interview waiver eligibility, effective February 18. The interview waiver program (also referred to as Dropbox) allows qualified visa applicants to renew their visas without an in-person interview, offering a more streamlined and efficient process. These changes, which greatly limit the number of individuals eligible for visa waivers, come at the helm of President Trump’s Executive Order directing federal agencies to recommend ways to enhance screening and vetting of all visa applicants seeking admission to the United States.

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