Updating author: Lynda Macdonald

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Summary
Future developments
Practical example
Action point checklist
Key references
Questions and answers
Individuals who can be employed in the UK without a work permit
The provisions of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006
EEA nationals
List of specified documents
Employees who commenced employment prior to 29 February 2008
Worker Registration Scheme
Asylum seekers
Avoiding race discrimination
Reconciling the need to check applicants' right to work in the UK against the duty not to discriminate
Routes to legal work in the UK for overseas nationals
Highly skilled workers
Work permits
Recruitment search
Recruiting via agencies
Shortage occupations
Sectors Based Scheme
Training and Work Experience Scheme
Entry clearance and visas
Working Holiday Makers Scheme
International Graduates Scheme
Fresh Talent Scotland Scheme
Overseas students

Summary

1.809

• It is a criminal offence to take on an employee who is subject to immigration control and who has not been granted leave to enter or remain in the UK, or does not have permission to work in the UK. (See 1.812 The provisions of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006)
• To comply with the provisions of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, employers should (prior to allowing a job applicant to start work) require the person to produce documentary evidence indicating that he or she has the right to work in the UK, and keep copies of the documents.