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It is trite to say that there is one rule for the rich and one for the poor but, as reported on Sky News this morning, sometimes it’s simply true. The Government has today announced that people...
Government revises employers’ guidance on preventing illegal working
The UK Border Agency has published its revised guidance for employers on the prevention of illegal working.
The guidance includes details of document checks that employers are advised to undertake,...
Buying a business? Beware illegal workers!
Make sure when you are carrying out your due diligence exercise that you also check that all employees can legally work in the UK. If there are employees who are transferring to you and have been granted...
New rules on advertising for skilled workers now in force
Under UK immigration rules, employers can recruit skilled non-EEA nationals if the vacancy cannot be filled by a worker residing in the UK. Previously, employers had to advertise the vacancy for two...
Draft Immigration Bill published
Draft Immigration Bill published
The Draft Immigration Bill, aimed at simplifying and consolidating immigration laws, was published on 12 November 2009.
Under the Bill, the five categories of leave...