You've sponsored a skilled employee. They've been with
you for a while, but now they've handed in their resignation.
So what happens next?
When a sponsored worker leaves, it is not just an HR matter. It
triggers a number of legal and immigration obligations that
employers must handle carefully and quickly.
Here is what you need to know, and what to do, if a sponsored
employee resigns or departs earlier than expected.
1. You must notify the Department and
quickly
If your sponsored worker resigns, the first and most important
step is to notify the Department of Home Affairs. You generally have
28 calendar days to report the change. This is a strict
requirement.
You can do this through the online ImmiAccount or via a formal
email to the Department, depending on how the original nomination
was submitted.
