Right to work checks: are you carrying them out correctly?
Presented by Shoosmiths LLP

Right to work checks can often be seen as an essential but unimportant part of the recruitment process, and can sometimes be carried out without due care and attention to the importance of the check. In 2016 the government hardened its approach to immigration offences and gave employers an increased responsibility to ensure that they don’t employ anyone who doesn’t have the right to work in the UK. The penalties for employing an illegal worker have increased over the last few years, and failure to carry out a check correctly can now lead to a fine of up to £20,000 per illegal worker, and could even result in a custodial sentence. Are you confident that you and your team are carrying them out properly, in accordance with the latest guidance from the Home Office?

In this essential session Hayley Gilbert, Associate from Shoosmiths LLP, will take you through how to carry out a right to work check correctly, how to identify counterfeit and fraudulent documents, how to fairly dismiss an employee who cannot provide evidence of their right to work, and what to do if you think that your right to work checks have not been carried out correctly in the past.

Guest speaker 

Hayley Gilbert is an Associate based in the Nottingham office of Shoosmiths LLP, a leading national law firm. Hayley is an employment and immigration specialist, regularly advising employer clients in relation to employment and business immigration issues.  From an immigration perspective, Hayley advises on tiers 1, 2, 4 and 5 of the UK points-based system, and has a great deal of experience in  obtaining sponsor licences. Hayley regularly advises on right to work queries, and the fair dismissal of non-EEA workers who cannot demonstrate a right to work.  She also authors and delivers bespoke training to clients.

FAQs

What time do I need to arrive at the event?

Please arrive at 18:00 for registration, when tea/coffee and sandwiches will be served.  The session will then run from 18:30 to 20:00 

Is there car parking at the event?

Car parking is available at the Radissson Blu East Midlands which is located just off junction 23A of the M1 near the East Midlands Airport

What is the refund policy?

The event is free for CIPD members to attend.  Non-member places may be cancelled up to 1 week before the event, after that the £12 fee is non-refundable.