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Advice to employers in the context of Brexit
Employers will be affected by changes in immigration law following Brexit, as freedom of movement will cease to operate in the UK. After 1 January 2021, the points-based visa sponsorship system which previously applied to non-EEA nationals was also extended to EEA and Swiss nationals and businesses were free to employ EEA and Swiss nationals. However, now if any UK business wishes to recruit from outside the UK it must obtain a sponsor licence. UK employers may wish to take certain steps now, which may place them in a better position to adapt to such changes now that they have taken effect.
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Businesses already holding a sponsor licence
If your business is already a sponsor licence holder, and currently recruits from outside the UK or plans on doing so, you may wish to review your compliance and ensure the systems put in place operate smoothly and are prepared to deal with a potential increase in the number of employees requiring visa sponsorship.
Advice to EEA nationals already employed or residing in the UK
EEA nationals that were previously working in the UK before 31 December 2020 should have applied for the EU Settlement Scheme before the deadline which took place on 30 June 2021. The EU Settlement Scheme granted EU nationals that were previously employed in the UK to continue to live, work or study in the UK after the changes took place. Those on the EU Settlement Scheme will be eligible for settled status once they have been in the UK for 5 years.
If you have not already applied for the EU Settlement Scheme, there may be a chance to apply after the deadline as long as you provide a good reason for not applying before the deadline. Contact us for further information.
How can NA Law Solicitors help?
NA Law Solicitors can advise on how employers can safeguard their workforce post-Brexit. We can also provide advice on how to apply for a sponsor licence to continue employing migrants after Brexit.
NA Law Solicitors can help with the following:
- Sponsor licence applications
- Audit existing HR and record keeping systems
- Request and assign certificates of sponsorship
- Advise on the genuine vacancy requirement
- Audit existing HR systems to ensure that you are fully prepared for Brexit
- Advise on Right to Work checks as set out by the Home Office guidance
- Advise on Brexit-related issues faced by EEA national workers
- Provide workshops and seminar on how to organise your workforce post Brexit.
Why use NA Law Solicitors?
NA Law Solicitors has a successful track record of providing practical, precise and cost-effective immigration advice to businesses on all aspects of UK immigration law, including the impact of Brexit on your recruitment strategy and retention of existing work force.