Eligibility to Work Checks

With changing legislation it is becoming increasingly confusing for employers to keep up to date on which nationalities are eligible to work in the UK, are there any restrictions on how long they can stay, how many hours they can work or the type of work they can do. There is also confusion on spousal visas, student visas, the length of work permits as well as asylum seekers eligibility.

All employers in the UK have a responsibility to prevent illegal migrant working. You must therefore check the entitlement of everyone you plan to employ to work in the UK.

If you fail to do this, you may be liable to pay a civil penalty. If you knowingly employ an illegal migrant worker, you may face criminal prosecution, which could result in an unlimited fine and/or a maximum two-year prison sentence.

Establishing whether an individual is eligible to work in the UK can be a complex and time consuming process and Global Vetting’s team of experts are able to carry out checks on a case by case basis.

Contact us now to see how Global Vetting can provide you with information on whether a potential or existing employee is eligible to work in the UK.