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I thought I'd take a break from talking excitedly about our new products, and cover something more technical instead.

Today's post is about the new recently introduced immigration rules. It's a topic relevant to everyone because all employers need to review their employment processes and for the majority of those affected it will mean an increase in administration.

Our Solicitors, recently briefed Susan and our compliance team on the new rules. Anyone currently allowed to work in the UK (EU nationals, current work permit holders, and people already registered to work with the Workers Registration Scheme) are unaffected. However, people coming into the country who would normally require a work permit from their embassy will be faced with a points/tier system based on a number of criteria including individual wealth, skills and employer sponsorship.

Additionally, companies wanting to bring people into the UK from outside the EU to work will require a license to do so (you may have seen the tv advert with the person jumping over hurdles). We have been advised that our current checks are compliant with the new rules and we don't need a license so there will be no impact on you and the way you work with us.

If you want to get in touch you can on the email link below, enjoy the rest of your day and speak to you again tomorrow.

Hugo
18/09/2008