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Written question asked by Wes Streeting (Labour) on Thursday, 12 January 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 January 2023. It was answered by Robert Jenrick (Conservative) on Wednesday, 18 January 2023 on behalf of the Home Office.

Migrants: Employment

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to promote the use of the Employer Checking System by employers.

Answer

We have published guidance and a statutory code of practice for employers, which contains information on when to contact the Home Office Employer Checking Service (ECS).

This information is kept up to date and can be accessed on GOV.UK at:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/right-to-work-checks-employers-guide

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/illegal-working-penalties-codes-of-practice-for-employers


The Home Office engages regularly with a wide range of employers and their representative bodies either via established Home Office-led fora such as the Home Office consultation groups, as part of engagement with other government departments, or upon invitation to other events including webinars. We will continue to work closely with businesses to ensure processes are secure, accessible and employers understand their obligations and responsibilities concerning right to work checks and use of the ECS.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
122185
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Employment Migrants Vetting
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk