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23rd August, 2023 by Bilal Ehsan
Employing an illegal worker has always carried significant consequences, but the financial burden of doing so will soon triple in the biggest shake up of civil penalties since 2014. Employers are encouraged to revisit their right to work check processes and consider other measures to mitigate against the risk of illegal working.
From early 2024, the penalties for employers who hire individuals without appropriate immigration permission will undergo a substantial adjustment:
Whilst the financial repercussions of employing illegal workers is significant, both employers and employees should also be mindful of some of the broader impacts:
For Employers:
For Employees:
Businesses can take several proactive measures to prevent and mitigate the risk of illegal working, ensuring not only compliance with immigration regulations but also safeguarding the company's reputation and maintaining productivity.
For further insight into how your business can prevent and mitigate the risk of illegal working, please get in touch with our immigration team here.
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