Most UK employers are aware they need to apply for a license to sponsor any non European Economic Area migrants they want to bring into the UK. However, they may not be aware that applying for a sponsor license will trigger a UKBA compliance audit of their organisations. The compliance audit involves a complete dissection of their HR systems, record keeping and compliance with the immigration rules. Employers will also have to prove that they have undertaken the necessary checks before employing overseas staff.
What are the penalties for companies who are not compliant with their sponsorship duties?
Companies who are not compliant could face severe penalties, with fines of up to £10,000 per employee and up to two years' imprisonment.
Be compliant…ignorance is not an excuse
If you want to understand the legal obligations of the new sponsorship regime or about the necessary document checks that have to be undertaken before employing overseas staff, why not join us to hear Declan O’Callaghan, an experienced Barrister in immigration law, explain the issues at hand.
Full details are as follows:
Date: 23 April 2009
Arrival: 5:00pm for canapés and refreshments
Presentation: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Finish: 7:00pm (approx)
Venue: EMW Picton Howell
Seebeck House
One Seebeck Place
Off Davy Avenue, Knowlhill
Milton Keynes, MK5 8FR
Spaces are limited so please book early to secure your place by emailing your details to carol.cardell@emwph.com
