The Employment Appeal Tribunal has ruled that an employee who was sacked on the grounds of “illegality” when he couldn’t produce evidence of his right to work in the UK was unfairly dismissed. Where
did the employer go wrong?
Published 15.12.2017
One of our subscribers wants to know if they may carry out personal searches of employees on a random basis. This would serve as a deterrent to wrongdoing, rather than be a response to a particular
problem. So can it be done or not?
Published 03.05.2013
A right to work check must be properly conducted before an employee starts working for you. However, although this check may undertaken correctly, there are two traps which can potentially invalidate
it. What do you need to know?
Published 22.09.2022
You might have read that as part of its crackdown on illegal immigration the government intends to temporarily shut down any business that’s suspected of employing workers illegally. Should you be
worried about this?
Published 15.09.2015
If you unknowingly employ an illegal worker, i.e. a person who does not have the right to work in the UK, you now face a £20,000 penalty per employee. How can this be avoided?
Published 28.04.2014
An employee hasn’t provided evidence of their continued right to work in the UK but you’ve no proof they are now working illegally. According to the Employment Appeal Tribunal, does this give you
grounds for their dismissal?
Published 10.05.2016
On 1 January 2014, the work restrictions currently imposed on Bulgarian and Romanian nationals will be lifted. How can you be sure that a job applicant from one of those countries has the right to
work here?
Published 19.11.2013
Some uncertainty has arisen over an employee’s immigration status - if they’re working here illegally, you’re looking at a £10,000 fine. But if you dismiss them, it may lead to a tribunal claim. Are
you stuck between a rock and a hard place?
Published 20.06.2011