Working in the UK
Right to Work checks: an employer's guide
UKVI have published updated guidance for employers on conducting right to work checks.
The UK government has introduced new provisions in the Immigration Act 2006 to further prevent illegal working in the UK. This includes the creation of new offences of 'illegal working' and 'employing an illegal worker'.
Other key changes are as follows:
- The maximum custodial sentence for an employer has increased from 2 to 5 years.
- Illegal working will be a criminal offence, as migrants face a maximum custodial sentence of six months and/or an unlimited fine (England/Wales).
- Wages paid to an illegal immigrant will be recoverable under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.
- In certain circumstances, Immigration Officers will now have the power to close an organisation for up to 48 hours or place it under special compliance measures where the organisation is suspected of employing an illegal worker.
The updated guide for employers on conducting right to work checks can be viewed here.
UKVI has also published factsheets on Labour Market enforcement and illegal working, which can be viewed and/or downloaded here.
Working in the UK
Right to Work checks: an employer's guide
UKVI have published updated guidance for employers on conducting right to work checks.
The UK government has introduced new provisions in the Immigration Act 2006 to further prevent illegal working in the UK. This includes the creation of new offences of 'illegal working' and 'employing an illegal worker'.
Other key changes are as follows:
- The maximum custodial sentence for an employer has increased from 2 to 5 years.
- Illegal working will be a criminal offence, as migrants face a maximum custodial sentence of six months and/or an unlimited fine (England/Wales).
- Wages paid to an illegal immigrant will be recoverable under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.
- In certain circumstances, Immigration Officers will now have the power to close an organisation for up to 48 hours or place it under special compliance measures where the organisation is suspected of employing an illegal worker.
The updated guide for employers on conducting right to work checks can be viewed here.
UKVI has also published factsheets on Labour Market enforcement and illegal working, which can be viewed and/or downloaded here.