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Codes of Practice Released Under New Points Based System [Tier 2]
17 September 2008 The Codes of Practice have now been published today marking a significant point in the development of the Points Based System. These are very important documents which set the benchmarks for salaries in the Tier 2 category and levels of skilled jobs that will be allowed under the issue of Certificates of Sponsorship for migrant workers. Some salary bands may come as a surprise to many employers.
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Sponsorship Licence - Points Based System
ONLY 1 IN 10 ORGANISATIONS HAVE APPLIED FOR SPONSORSHIP LICENCE – source Personnel Today 22nd September 2008 We suggest you apply for the SPONSORSHIP LICENCE on an urgent basis if you intend to employ foreign nationals into the future. Television adverts run on prime time TV have not alerted companies to action yet. The hurdles that send the message – "don’t let overseas workers fall at the first hurdle", that are shown on the advert do little to provide information on what needs to be done. It’s not a choice whether to apply or not - it’s essential. There are obligations from existing work permit holders to act responsibly and ensure this is applied for in time. Any extensions required will not be possible until licensed. The UK Border Agency advise you need to apply by OCTOBER 1ST 2008 if you wish to employ overseas migrants in your UK company or organisation. PERMITS2WORK understand from working with top 500 companies that the process is frankly daunting for many HR departments. The problems we see day to day with the difficulties of getting a first Licence. What workers do companies need to include on an audit - is it those with HSMP, EU nationals, those on work permits, dependants of work permit holders, including those on indefinite leave to remain, we can advise. Will the Home Office Border Agency visit and what do they need to see? Will it be best to get one licence or lots across the organisation? We have workers who need to update their status before we apply for our sponsorship licence – what do we need to do? What systems and HR procedures do we need in place? Do we need to keep records of existing permit holders as well as those getting new Point Based Permission in the future? What is the difference between Level 1 User and Level 2 User? Do we need a licence for Intra Company Transfer as well? - What can our Representative do?
Some companies are telling us they are reluctant to apply for a licence for fear of getting a B Rating, this is then published on the Border Agency site and will result in frequent Border Agency visits which the companies are naturally keen to avoid. You could get a B Rating if you keep the best records in the world but the immediate availability of these records is in question. The Border Agency needs these records quickly if you are asked as a company to provide them. Many HR teams need to put specific systems in place ready for these changes. Or you may not realise that some of your employees are in breach of conditions for example those who have changed jobs within the company without permission and this may be delaying you applying. We can advise what to do. |
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