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Home / Update and Advice/ Your Immigration & Illegal Working Obligations Made Easy – The Adams Way |
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Your Immigration & Illegal Working Obligations Made Easy – The Adams WayWritten by: Jill Gray |
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Reputational risk in today’s information age is more damaging than ever. With immigration constantly in the news, it is no wonder that employers of non-British nationals are becoming increasingly aware of the need to comply with the illegal working regime. From the smallest restaurant to multi-national corporations, ‘right to work’ checks and the accompanying HR requirements are now a legal obligation. All companies should now be treating their immigration compliance with the same degree of care that they afford their HMRC obligations.
As businesses look to enhance their workforce in these difficult times, there is no doubt that sourcing staff from overseas can make economic sense. Increasingly, companies are finding themselves in possession of a staff portfolio peppered with Tier 1 migrants, Tier 2 migrants, work permit holders, Tier 4 students and also workers from the EU Accession states.
It is essential that these diverse workforces are managed in order to comply with immigration obligations as failure to comply can result in civil penalties of up to £10,000 per illegal employee. Moreover, knowingly employing an individual with no right to work can result in a criminal prosecution and unlimited penalty as well as the possibility of a maximum custodial sentence of two years for the employer. Notwithstanding the serious implications of these penalties, losing the ability to employ foreign workers can have a devastating impact on any business.
Here at Adams Solicitors protecting your business is our business. With the UK Border Agency carrying out an unprecedented number of spot checks on employers, we can help ensure you are ready for any eventuality. Here are just a few of our services: |
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We can carry out health checks on your HR processes and documentation systems to ensure compliance with the rules; |
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Our team can provide a quick and easy confirmation service to ensure that potential and existing employees are entitled to work; |
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If you currently have work permit holders or Tier 2 migrants, or if you intend to employ Tier 2 migrants, we can assist preparing you for and obtaining a Sponsor Licence; and |
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We are skilled in Tier 1 applications for highly skilled migrants and recent graduates, Association Agreements applications for Turkish nationals and also Tier 1 applications for entrepreneurs and investors. |
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| Our clients benefit from our multi-lingual team comprising native English, Polish, Bengali and Punjabi speakers. Our links with the litigation and employment law practices here at Adams Solicitors ensure that we can provide a full immigration service that works with your business and enhances your workforce. To discuss your needs, contact Jill Gray, our Head of Immigration, on 020 7790 2000 or jill@adamslaw.co.uk |
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