APSCo Insight: JMW discuss Right to Work – be compliant to avoid hefty penalties

Undertaking legal and compliant Right to Work checks with Gemma Tracey, Immigration Partner, JMW

Gemma will be running a training session to assist APSCo members with undertaking legal and compliant Right to Work checks on workers. Gemma manages the APSCo immigration helpline and is familiar with the RTW questions that APSCo members have – she’ll help to simplify complex guidance on the area and will provide her top tips in relation to how organisations can avoid hefty penalties for illegal working.  

Key Takeaways include:

• Clear understanding of legal requirements in relation to how to conduct a Right to Work check.
• How to approach work restrictions imposed on workers who hold limited permission to remain.
• Understanding of ongoing responsibilities, and how/when to undertake follow-up checks.
• Consideration of common mistakes made by organisations, with practical tips on how these mistakes (and a hefty penalty) can be avoided.