Employing Migrant Workers

12/03/2009 by admin.

Simone - our HR consultant - reports on the latest developments

The Home Office has undertaken its biggest shakeup of the Immigration system for 45 years. There are now new procedures for UK based employers employing migrant workers from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.  “Snap-shot” - Under the new system, migrants will need to pass a points based assessment before they are granted the right to enter or remain in the United Kingdom.  The system has five tiers.  Migrants applying under any tier (except tier 1) will need to be “sponsored” by the potential Employer. This means applying for a licence via the UK Border Agency. So, if you are an Employer who is actively seeking skills, which cannot be found in the UK, you will need to become a “sponsor” and obtain a licence from the UK Border Agency.  If you don’t intend to employ someone from abroad, then you don’t require a licence. Above and beyond this remains the obligation for Employers to check Employees eligibility to work in the UK.  The Home Office are certainly intent on cracking down on illegal working……………

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