Why is this important?
Employers need to be able to recruit the best people into their businesses. This may include migrant workers. The new Points Based System presents particular difficulties and issues for employers including the possibility of significant fines or potentially criminal liability.
What do employers need to do?
Employers need to know their rights and obligations in this complicated area of law. If employers are not able to recruit appropriate staff within the UK, they may wish to recruit from overseas. In certain circumstances, this may mean the employer needs to become an approved sponsor with the UK Border Agency.
What can UKBA do?
UKBA can send an officer to the employer’s premises at any time. If UKBA finds the employer has not complied with its obligations it can fine the employer £10,000 per employee. This is effectively an instant fine.
We can advise you on the documents you need to keep for all your workers and we can carry out an audit to check your procedures and that you are keeping the contract records for the necessary period. We can help you with any appeals. Further details of the services we offer are set out here.
Getting in touch
To find out more about our Corporate Immigration service, please contact Carol Shaw on 01295 204140 or email cshaw@se-law.co.uk