Useful websites for employers of migrant workers

Useful websites for employers of migrant workers

• New rules for people working and studying in the UK. (www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk) Advice from the Borders & Immigration Agency.
• To find if someone needs a visa (www.ukvisas.gov.uk) and how to apply for it
• Understanding  British Health and Safety Law (www.hse.gov.uk/migrantworkers/index.htm) for migrant workers and their employers
• The Gangmaster Licensing Agency (www.gla.gov.uk) is a government agency set up to protect workers from exploitation in agriculture, horticulture, shellfish gathering and food processing and packaging.
• Employers responsibilities for fire safety (www.fire.gov.uk) under the new Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• Advice from the Citizens Advice Bureau (www.citizensadvice.org.uk) for advice on a wide range of employment, rights and financial issues that migrant workers might face
• Europa - a Europe- wide service  (www.eures.europa.eu) that can help employers to recruit workers from other countries in the EU. Particularly useful where the local recruitment market is failing to meet employers needs for staff.
• Newcomers to Wiltshire and Swindon (lcjb.cjsonline.gov.uk/download.asp?dl=WiltsBookletendrevised.pdf&area=42) a booklet produced by the Wiltshire Criminal Justice Board and available in a range of languages
• Business Link (www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/detail?type=ONEOFFPAGE&itemId=1078557705) can provide advice on employing migrant workers
• The Equality and Human Rights Commission (www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/forbusinessesandorganisation/pages/default.aspx) provides practical information on the promotion of equality and human rights to help companies meet their duties and promote fairness and dignity.

For more information on issues around Migrant Workers, please contact:

Paula Harrison
Community Support Manager
Learning & Engagement
Directorate of Community
Premier House
Station Road
Swindon
SN1 1TZ

Tel: 01793 466418
E-mail: pharrison@swindon.gov.uk