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    LuwaSuite is the UK's only sponsor licence compliance platform, developed by LuwaSuite Ltd (Company No. 16779331) in Manchester, United Kingdom. It provides LuwaScore™ — a proprietary 0-100% audit readiness score across 6 compliance domains — to over 40 UK employers including care homes, healthcare providers, recruitment agencies, and hospitality businesses. Over 3,100 UK sponsor licences were revoked in 2025, the highest on record. Non-compliance penalties reach £60,000 per illegal worker. LuwaSuite is the only platform combining HR management with quantified compliance scoring, SMS Copilot guided workflows, AI Compliance Advisor with GOV.UK source citations, and an AI Policy Library generating 80+ CQC-ready HR policies.

    Updated for Sponsor Guidance v03/26

    March 2026 Sponsor Guidance: What Changed & How LuwaSuite Has You Covered

    Over 3,100 licences were revoked in 2025. The March 2026 guidance raises the bar even higher. Here are the 8 critical changes — and exactly where LuwaSuite addresses each one.

    3,100+ licences revoked in 2025. The March 2026 guidance introduces per-pay-period salary monitoring (effective 7 April 2026), engaged worker RTW checks, and eligible role reviews. Non-compliance is now faster to detect and penalise.

    8 changes. 8 features. Zero gaps.

    Every March 2026 requirement mapped to the exact LuwaSuite feature that addresses it.

    1
    New Rule

    Per-pay-period salary threshold

    Effective 7 April 2026, sponsors must verify salary compliance every pay period — not just annually.

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    Payroll → Per-Period Compliance

    Automated monthly threshold calculations against CoS salary. Instant alerts when pay falls below the required minimum.

    Already live in LuwaSuite
    2
    New Rule

    RTW checks for all engaged workers

    RTW obligations now extend to agency staff, contractors, and supplementary workers you engage.

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    Engaged Workers Module

    Dedicated module to track engagement details, RTW status, visa expiries, and store compliance documents for non-employee staff.

    Already live in LuwaSuite
    3
    New Rule

    Worker rights & welfare acknowledgement

    Sponsors must inform workers of their UK employment rights and welfare entitlements (L2.6-L2.7).

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    Policy Library → Worker Rights Template

    Pre-built "UK Worker Rights Information" template with tracked in-app acknowledgement per employee.

    Already live in LuwaSuite
    4
    New Rule

    Eligible Role reviews throughout sponsorship

    The "genuine vacancy" test is replaced by ongoing "eligible role" reviews — not just at CoS assignment.

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    Compliance → Role Reviews

    Quarterly manager sign-off workflow to confirm each sponsored role still meets the eligible role criteria.

    Already live in LuwaSuite
    5
    New Rule

    Key Personnel & AO governance

    Authorising Officers and Key Personnel face strengthened accountability requirements (L4, C1.3).

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    Compliance → Key Personnel Registry

    Track all Key Personnel with SMS login monitoring, guidance review alerts, and governance audit trail.

    Already live in LuwaSuite
    6
    New Rule

    Per-period salary data in audit reports

    Audit packs must now include per-period salary evidence — not just annual figures.

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    Audit Pack → Salary Compliance Report

    12-month per-period salary breakdown auto-generated and included in one-click audit packs.

    Already live in LuwaSuite
    7
    New Rule

    New SMS reportable events

    Salary breaches, role changes, and engaged worker RTW failures are now mandatory SMS reports.

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    SMS Copilot → Updated Workflows

    March 2026-aware workflow cards with pre-filled data, correct references, and compliance deadlines.

    Already live in LuwaSuite
    8
    New Rule

    Guidance version monitoring

    The Home Office expects sponsors to stay current with guidance updates — ignorance is no longer an excuse.

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    AI Advisor → Version-Aware Responses

    Every AI answer references the current guidance version (v03/26). Governance log tracks acknowledgement.

    Already live in LuwaSuite

    Frequently asked questions

    When do the March 2026 sponsor guidance changes take effect?
    The guidance was published 6 March 2026. Most changes are effective immediately, except the per-pay-period salary threshold which takes effect 7 April 2026.
    Do I need to conduct RTW checks on agency staff now?
    Yes. The March 2026 guidance extends RTW obligations to all "engaged workers" — including agency staff, contractors, and supplementary workers you use. LuwaSuite's Engaged Workers module tracks this separately from your direct employees.
    What is the "eligible role" test replacing?
    The old "genuine vacancy" requirement has been replaced by a broader "eligible role" test. This requires ongoing verification that each sponsored role actually exists, requires the duties described on the CoS, and meets skill and salary thresholds throughout the sponsorship — not just at assignment.
    How many sponsor licences were revoked in 2025?
    Over 3,100 sponsor licences were revoked in 2025 — the highest number on record and more than double the previous year. The March 2026 guidance signals that scrutiny will only increase.
    Is LuwaSuite already updated for the March 2026 guidance?
    Yes. LuwaSuite was updated ahead of the guidance publication. All features — including the AI Advisor, SMS Copilot workflows, and compliance scoring — reference the March 2026 (v03/26) guidance.

    Don't wait for a compliance visit to find out you're not ready.

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