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All items: International workforce

How to prepare for Brexit

Improved to reflect the most current guidance for employers, including the announcement on 28 January 2019 on transitional arrangements for EEA nationals arriving in the UK after Brexit if there is no deal.
How to apply for a sponsor licence

Updated to reflect the introduction of online right to work checks, effective from 28 January 2019.
How to retain a sponsor licence

Updated to reflect revisions to government guidance for sponsors relating to Home Office audits.
How to deal with an employee who no longer has the right to work in the UK

Updated to include information on Afzal v East London Pizza Ltd t/a Dominos Pizza, concerning the right of appeal against dismissal following the employee's failure to produce evidence of his right to work.
How to manage international assignments

Updated to reflect the position in relation to Croatian nationals' right to work in the EEA.
How to employ foreign students

Practical guidance on employing foreign students under tier 4 of the points-based system.

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Practical step-by-step advice on how to manage workplace situations relating to an international workforce.

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