A story I read last week once again pointed out the dangers to businesses of not checking the credentials of their staff and employees. Two local fast food shops were raided by the Border Agency after tip offs that they we
re employing illegal workers.
The rules aren’t the most simple to follow but it is an employers duty to ensure ALL their staff have a right to work in the UK.
Employees must produce evidence of their right to work in the UK, for most this will be things like a British passport, a UK Driving Licence or birth certificate and copies of these MUST be taken and kept on file for up to two years after the employment ends.
If the member of staff or employee produces documents that show they are not a British Citizen then the employer must carried out continued checking every 12 months as well as other criteria.
For the current situation please check the Government website
