Immigration seems to always find a way into the news. The report of the raid on a burger chain (see story here) hit the headlines 2 weeks ago and public opinion was divided in suport of the employer and the employees affected. Regardless of the popular view point is, as an employer it is important that you are in compliance as popularity will not be a saving point if you are found to run afoul of the law.
Despite being raided, the chain provided a robust defence in showing that they had done all that they could do; within reason and in good faith; to ensure that they were hiring people, with a legal entitlement to work.
So what can you do to make sure you are recruiting the right people?
Practical things you can do include:
- Make checking right to work documents ae part of your recruitment process PRE OFFER
- Keep record of right to work documents
- Set up calender reminders to re check visas of employees with visas that have expiry dates
- If in doubt seek advice from the home office employer help line and webpage see here
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