CIPD People Management report that failing to abide by right to work rules, which determine an individual’s eligibility to work in the UK, costs organisations £50m in fines every year. Through a freedom of information request, background and identity verification firm Onfido discovered that 2,943 initial civil penalties totalling £49,472,500 were dished out between July 2015 and July 2016, which suggests that businesses are struggling to remain compliant with the pre-employment screening processes. In 2014, the maximum civil penalty for employing someone without the right to work increased from £10,000 to £20,000 per illegal worker.
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This provides summary information and comment on the subject areas covered. Where employment tribunal and appellate court cases are reported, the information does not set out all of the facts, the legal arguments presented and the judgments made in every aspect of the case. Employment law is subject to constant change either by statute or by interpretation by the courts. While every care has been taken in compiling this information, we cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Specialist legal advice must be taken on any legal issues that may arise before embarking upon any formal course of action.
