Work visa

[getonwithit]

I am In a difficult position I have just found out some one I work with does not have a visa yet he was told to tell the person who does lojostics that he is a freelancer, I freelance for this small company this new person has been there two weeks what should I do I don't want my boss to get in to trouble yet dont want to be a stirer !

[bednobs]

surely it's up to the boss to check these things? and if he/she gets in to trouble it his/her own fault

[getonwithit]

Unfortunately I think the logistics person took them on as she was recommended this person by another freelancer who has freelanced there for years the person without visa is a friends neice

[Eve]

I'm not sure about any difference between employing someone and paying for services of someone who is self employed and how the authorities would see it but it she is found as working for the company, there can be high penalties (more info here http://www.ukba.homeo...ng-illegal-working/). There can be a civil penalty of up to £10,000 per illegal worker.

All it takes is one tip off from anyone, evener getting questioned and found out say in and out of immigration control say if she goes out of the country then gets stopped and questioned coming back in at an airport/port (I think I've been watching too much many customs programmes!).

Sums like that could ruin a company or at least severely impact on finances and potentially other jobs.

Can she not get a visa/sponser etc... through the proper chan

[Eve]

Sorry, click happy tonight!

Channels even! Do things properly so no-one risks getting into any trouble.

Difficult if family connections but what happens if she gets found out, the company gets a big fine and any other repercussions from that and your employers found out you knew all along?

[pink-kittens]

whether they are freelancing or not they are working illegally
She is contributing to the £3 bn lost in tax each year due t illegal working
Report them here anonymously http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/
Or you can do the same via HMRC
Or here http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/

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