The new guide is some 84 pages long (or a fair few train rides) and is largely along the same lines as the previous version. However, knowing the ins and outs of how to prevent illegal working is vital and the guide is still a crucial tool in every HR department's box.
Innovations in the new version are as follows:
- Page 43 lists all of the circumstances in which sponsor licences can be revoked.
- Page 48 outlines the changes regarding Romanian and Bulgarian nationals, the restrictions on which are set to end on 31 December 2013.
- Page 50 contains details on employing Croatian nationals, which are important given the new restrictions which came in in July 2013.
- Page 54 describes the new Fast Payment option for civil penalties.
A link to the updated guidance is: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/employersandsponsors/preventingillegalworking/.
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