With sponsor licence revocation on the rise and increase in fines for employing an illegal migrant which has tripled, it is ever more important to ensure that anyone you employ has the legal right to work in the UK. If Employer’s are found to be employing individuals who do not have the legal right to work, you are at risk of receiving civil penalties.

Here's how:

Civil Penalty

The Home Office can issue civil penalties to employers who are found to be employing individuals who do not have the right to work in the UK. Employers may avoid being held liable for civil penalties if a correct right to work check has been carried out before the individual starts employment.

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Effects of a civil penalty

An effect of a civil penalty can be on both an employer and the employee. A civil penalty can amount to a large fine or a reduced fine depending on certain mitigating factors which the Home Office will look at such as effective right to work processes.