Employing overseas nationals in the UK – an introductory guide for employers

In this webinar, we provide an overview of key immigration routes for UK employers looking to employ overseas nationals, and share tips on complying with UK immigration law, including the prevention of illegal working.

We are all familiar with the current shortage of talent in the UK and in a competitive recruitment market, recruiting talent from abroad is on many resourcing teams’ agendas.

The UK immigration system is complex and has seen a lot of change over the last few years, and with the Home Office having recently announced a threefold increase in illegal working penalties, now is a good time to get to grips with the basics or just to refresh your knowledge.

During our webinar, we discuss:

Key immigration routes

• an overview of the UK immigration system, with a focus on the key immigration routes for employers, including sponsoring skilled workers.

Sponsorship

• the minimum requirements for recruiting skilled workers from overseas.
• an overview of your obligations as a sponsoring employer.

Prevention of illegal working

• how to get your right to work checks right (and the penalties if you get them wrong).

Audience

This webinar is designed for in-house lawyers, human resources, recruitment and resourcing professionals, and others with responsibility for recruitment, onboarding and HR compliance within their organisation.

Please note: this webinar was first broadcast on 21 November 2023. To watch the webinar on demand, please use the button below.