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Make sure a job applicant can work in the UK - check they have the right documents and make sure you're not prosecuted for employing an illegal worker.
Employment Tribunal decision.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
This publication provides guidance for businesses considering making offers of employment to people coming to the UK from Ukraine.
UK visa sponsorship information for employers - requirements, certificates and licences for Workers and Temporary Workers.
Find out about tax reliefs and allowances available from HMRC if you run a business, employ people or are self-employed.
The owner of a Cumbria pizzeria and takeaway has been banned as a company director for six years after hiring two illegal workers.
What you can expect from your employer and what your responsibilities are as an employee. What to do if you think you are being treated unfairly at work.
Find out about agricultural workers' pay and working conditions, labour laws, and health and safety laws.
Call or write to HMRC for tax help if you employ non-UK expatriates
How to consider applications from NHS pensioners wishing to return to work for the NHS.
Hundreds of prisoners are being encouraged to take jobs in the retail and logistics sector on release to plug skills gaps in entry level roles, helping reduce reoffending while supporting businesses.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
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