What will the webinar cover?
This interactive masterclass will help Scottish employers understand how Skilled Worker salary requirements work in practice. The session will begin with a short introduction to the core salary rules before moving into live, worked examples using GOV.UK to identify SOC codes, check going rates, and calculate whether roles meet visa requirements.
With increased salary thresholds causing confusion, employers need clarity on how to apply the rules correctly, particularly when roles involve part-time hours, salary reductions, or sector-specific lists.
Participants will hear from an immigration lawyer at Seraphus about:
- How to identify the correct SOC code using GOV.UK
- How to apply the going rate correctly
- Hourly versus annual salary calculations
- How to pro-rate salaries for part-time roles
- How salary discounts such as new entrant or PhD reductions work in practice
- Immigration Salary List (ISL) and Temporary Shortage List (TSL) roles — when they apply and when they do not
- Common salary calculation mistakes that lead to visa refusals
The session will include practical scenarios involving different salary thresholds, reductions, and working patterns to demonstrate how to assess eligibility accurately and confidently.
Who should attend?
This session will be particularly beneficial for:
- Employers across Scotland considering sponsoring international workers
- HR professionals and recruiters
- Organisations that already hold a sponsor licence
- Employers unsure whether a role meets Skilled Worker salary requirements
When is the webinar?
Wednesday 29 April 2026, 13:00 – 14:00 BST
Register in advance (events.teams.microsoft.com)
About the trainer, Seraphus
Seraphus is a specialist immigration law firm and delivery partner for Scotland’s Migration Service. Their lawyers provide clear, practical guidance to help Scottish employers understand Skilled Worker visa rules, calculate salaries correctly, and make compliant recruitment decisions.