The UK Border Agency Update
NEW GUIDANCE ON THE PREVENTION OF ILLEGAL WORKING
We all know that Illegal working hurts good business, undercuts legal workers and creates illegal profits. It also puts illegal workers themselves at great risk. By working together, employers and Government, the playing field can be levelled, and the exploitation of vulnerable migrants can be tackled.
Under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 it is illegal to employ an individual who does not have the right to work in the UK. Where an employer knowingly recruits an overseas worker who does not have permission to work in the UK, there can be a criminal prosecution potentially leading to an unlimited fine and the possibility of a prison sentence therefore employing illegal immigrants is an expense that business cannot afford.
Even when this has been duly considered, The Race Relations Act 1976 protects job applicants against all forms of race discrimination throughout the recruitment process. In order to avoid race discrimination whilst at the same time ensuring that new recruits have the legal right to work in the UK, employers need to ensure they treat all job applicants consistently and fairly.
The UK border Agency has published new guidance to help UK employers understand the status of asylum seekers, refugees and those with humanitarian protection.
This guidance highlights what documents you should ask prospective employees to produce to ensure they have such status and that they can lawfully work for you. For more detailed information, you can download their guidance for employers on preventing illegal working, asylum seekers and refugees by visiting their site for more information. http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/employers/preventingillegalworking/
At Fairways, we can assist with your recruitment practices to ensure you remain compliant, visit our website for more information at http://www.fairways-uk.com/
We all know that Illegal working hurts good business, undercuts legal workers and creates illegal profits. It also puts illegal workers themselves at great risk. By working together, employers and Government, the playing field can be levelled, and the exploitation of vulnerable migrants can be tackled.
Under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 it is illegal to employ an individual who does not have the right to work in the UK. Where an employer knowingly recruits an overseas worker who does not have permission to work in the UK, there can be a criminal prosecution potentially leading to an unlimited fine and the possibility of a prison sentence therefore employing illegal immigrants is an expense that business cannot afford.
Even when this has been duly considered, The Race Relations Act 1976 protects job applicants against all forms of race discrimination throughout the recruitment process. In order to avoid race discrimination whilst at the same time ensuring that new recruits have the legal right to work in the UK, employers need to ensure they treat all job applicants consistently and fairly.
The UK border Agency has published new guidance to help UK employers understand the status of asylum seekers, refugees and those with humanitarian protection.
This guidance highlights what documents you should ask prospective employees to produce to ensure they have such status and that they can lawfully work for you. For more detailed information, you can download their guidance for employers on preventing illegal working, asylum seekers and refugees by visiting their site for more information. http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/employers/preventingillegalworking/
At Fairways, we can assist with your recruitment practices to ensure you remain compliant, visit our website for more information at http://www.fairways-uk.com/
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