The UK Border Agency has published a guide on preventing illegal working in the UK, designed to help employers and Human Resources staff involved in recruiting employees, which outlines the legislation and the revised checking procedures.
The ‘Full guide for employers on preventing illegal working in the UK’ has been published by the UK Border Agency. It is aimed at employers and Human Resources (HR) staff involved in recruiting and employing people. It contains information and advice on the law on illegal working, the roles and duties of employers, the document checks to be carried out, images of the various documents that can be submitted, the various types of immigration statuses held by people and the consequences if employers do not carry out document checks and are found to be employing an illegal worker. The changes made to this ‘new’ version are: (i) the impact of civil penalties when applying for a sponsor licence and on licensed sponsors; (ii) the work restrictions on students from outside of the EEA; (iii) best practice recommendations when carrying out document checks; and (iv) biometric Residence Permits issued to those granted Indefinite Leave to Remain.
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