This week the Government announced its new, tougher penalties to tackle illegal working. In a crack down on illegal working, employers who exploit workers will face tougher enforcement action and stronger penalties. New regulations to double the maximum penalty for employing illegal workers from £10,000 to £20,000 will come into force at the start of May 2014 . Other measures announced include

  • increasing the maximum fine for employers paying below the National Minimum Wage from £5,000 to £20,000, thus bringing this in line with the maximum penalty for employing illegal migrants
  • new regulations to tackle recruitment agencies which discriminate against UK workers by recruiting solely from abroad.

Never is it more pressing to ensure that full checks are undertaken of all identity and status documents. Remember that for those employed that are subject to immigration control ie: a time limit on their stay in the UK, then checks must be undertaken every 12 months to ensure that the leave it still valid or renewed.

Related News, Insights & Events

Error.

No results.

Pension Transfers Whats Changing (002)

Pension transfers: what’s changing?

23/07/2026

This blog covers the proposed changes to the legislation governing the transfer of pension benefits from one scheme to another.

Read more Can You Prove You Have Used It Why Evidence Of Trade Mark Use Matters

Can you prove you have used it? Why evidence of trade mark use matters

20/07/2026

This blog explores why businesses must keep evidence of trade mark use and the risks of failing to do so.

Read more Planning For Build To Rent

Planning for build-to-rent: a tale of two cities

15/07/2026

Here we discuss the evolution of build to rent planning policy in Scotland, examining the differing approaches taken by Edinburgh and Glasgow and what comes next for the sector.

Read more

Want to hear more from us?

Subscribe here Subscribe here