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Employing workers from overseas policy

This policy sets out an organisation’s approach to employing workers from overseas, including right to work checks, visa requirements and compliance with UK immigration rules. It helps employers ensure overseas recruitment and employment are handled lawfully and consistently.

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By Mandie Sewa, Head of Immigration at Moore Blatch and Annabel Mace, Partner at Squire Patton Boggs

Use this model policy to outline your organisation’s approach to employing workers from overseas.

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Notes section updated to reflect that employers are no longer required to carry out follow up right to work checks for employees who have pre-settled status under the EU settlement scheme.

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About the authors

Mandie Sewa


Annabel Mace - Partner at Squire Patton Boggs

Annabel Mace

Annabel Mace is a partner in Squire Patton Boggs‘s Labour & Employment department and heads up the UK business immigration team.

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