The existing Act established a framework of civil and criminal penalties for both companies and individuals in allowing a non-citizen to work or referring a non-citizen for work where they either did not hold a visa or held a visa without appropriate work rights.
This Migration Newsflash outlines key reforms of the Employer Sanctions Bill and implications for individuals and employers.
- The Employer Sanctions Bill is a response to the findings of the Howells review, conducted by the independent legal expert Stephen Howells, looking at the current measures in place.
- These changes are expected to result in greater use of penalties by the Department of Immigration & Citizenship against individuals and employers.