Polish and other European workers . . . .
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Is he aware of the different legal status position atributable to workers from within and without the EU?
In other words - does he know the work permit and visa requirements for non-EU European workers and, more importantly, is he aware of his duties and responsibilities as an employer?
There are now stringent fines and penalties for employing individuals who are in the UK illegally.
In other words - does he know the work permit and visa requirements for non-EU European workers and, more importantly, is he aware of his duties and responsibilities as an employer?
There are now stringent fines and penalties for employing individuals who are in the UK illegally.
We supply many Polish trades to the construction industry and since they joined the EU it is relatively straightforward.
They are responsible for filling out a WRS form (Worker Registration Form) available from the Home Office to register themselves as a UK employee.
The Employer is semi-responsible for ensuring they have done this hence we keep copies of the form to ensure they have done it.
That is all you need to do and then employ them as you would a UK citizen.
If you email me a fax number I can send you a copy of the form plus guidance notes.
Adverts in engineering sections of newspapers are as good as any contact for finding the people.
I recommend Evening Standard for London and surrounding and the Sun for anywhere else. It is not expensive.
>> Edited by blindswelledrat on Tuesday 28th June 10:23
They are responsible for filling out a WRS form (Worker Registration Form) available from the Home Office to register themselves as a UK employee.
The Employer is semi-responsible for ensuring they have done this hence we keep copies of the form to ensure they have done it.
That is all you need to do and then employ them as you would a UK citizen.
If you email me a fax number I can send you a copy of the form plus guidance notes.
Adverts in engineering sections of newspapers are as good as any contact for finding the people.
I recommend Evening Standard for London and surrounding and the Sun for anywhere else. It is not expensive.
>> Edited by blindswelledrat on Tuesday 28th June 10:23
Eric Mc said:
IDoesn't EVERYONE working in the UK have to have a UK NI number?
I certainly had to get one when I came here from the Republic of Ireland in 1986.
This is what the registration form is for. Basically application for NI No.
I am particularly trying to find an agency or a source where I can get skilled workers from the marine industry.
I hate to say it, but my client is looking for 'value for money!'
blindswelledrat said:
Adverts in engineering sections of newspapers are as good as any contact for finding the people.
I recommend Evening Standard for London and surrounding and the Sun for anywhere else. It is not expensive.
Cornwall is a little out of the way for that sort of advertising.
How did you first start employing Polish workers?
The customer?
The only jobs that stay low paid are the jobs that are low paid anyway, no matter who is doing them. Obviously, those types of jobs are often filled by migrant labour. But, if you "import" skilled and qualified individuals from abroad, they will not tolerate a poorly paid position for too long.
I know, because I was in the exact same position myself 20 years ago.
>> Edited by Eric Mc on Tuesday 28th June 17:15
The only jobs that stay low paid are the jobs that are low paid anyway, no matter who is doing them. Obviously, those types of jobs are often filled by migrant labour. But, if you "import" skilled and qualified individuals from abroad, they will not tolerate a poorly paid position for too long.
I know, because I was in the exact same position myself 20 years ago.
>> Edited by Eric Mc on Tuesday 28th June 17:15
Ex-biker said:
I am particularly trying to find an agency or a source where I can get skilled workers from the marine industry.
I hate to say it, but my client is looking for 'value for money!'
If you are recruiting in Cornwall I would be surprised if you can't get reasonbly cheap resource from Devonport or Appledore. Wages in those places are pretty low & there is a fair amount of unemployment in those areas due to cutbacks. Many Eastern Europeans with marine skills will likely be looking in German or French shipyards who apparently pay OK.
Ex-biker said:
Adverts in engineering sections of newspapers are as good as any contact for finding the people.
I recommend Evening Standard for London and surrounding and the Sun for anywhere else. It is not expensive.
Cornwall is a little out of the way for that sort of advertising.
How did you first start employing Polish workers?
Just from responses from the adverts we regularly place in newspapers.
We have used the sun to fill jobs litterally all over the country so it is definitely worth a try.
Because of the EU membership the type of "contacts" which would scource and import people seems to have all but vanished. Im sure it could be worth looking into advertising in Polish papers in Poland.
Using and avertising agency would make life much easier and in my experience is no more expensive.
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