How To Prepare For A Compliance Visit

Organisations which employ migrant workers should check paperwork and compliance measures amid a government crackdown on illegal workers. The number of enforcement visits rose by ten percent through December 2022 and January this year following a vow by PM Rishi Sunak to reduce illegal migration.

During the same period there were 362 arrests of people suspected of being illegal immigrants. Over 90 illegal working civil penalties were issued with fines totalling £1.5 million.

The hard-line approach means any organisation which employs overseas workers should carefully review its procedures to make sure it follows the rules.

It is worrying times for anyone who is not following the rules, whether wittingly or unwittingly as the Home Office is intent on making sure only properly documented migrant workers are employed in Britain and those who are not following the rules can expect to be penalized. Employers should check all relevant paperwork is up to date.