Answer 10 - How do we ensure the success of our overseas recruitment? Success hinges on ethical recruitment practices, comprehensive pre-arrival preparation, and ongoing support for new recruits. This includes helping them settle into both the workplace and the local community. To protect themselves employers should only use recruiters from the ethical recruiters list. https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/ethical-recruiters-list Answer 11 - Can overseas workers pick up additional work beyond their sponsored role? Overseas workers can only work full-time for their sponsor. But they can take up supplemental employment (sometimes called a ‘second job’) if they choose. They can work up to 20 hours per week in a ‘second job’, but it must be either: - In the same SoC code as your current job; or - On the Shortage Occupations List If they wish to do more than 20 hours per week, or a job which does not fall within the above, then the employer will have to sponsor you. More info can be found here. In terms of supplementary employment, there is no need to make a new visa application. You can employ a sponsored worker in a role that is skilled enough for sponsorship visa. They can work for 20 hours outside of their normal working hours. You will need to have on file evidence that they are still in their sponsored role and details of their normal contractual hours. You should also check they are not carrying other supplementary work.
It is important to check with the workers visa provider before hiring for additional work.
Answer 12 - Are overseas workers entitled to the same sick pay as local employees? In the UK, overseas workers are entitled to the same statutory sick pay (SSP) as local employees, provided they meet certain eligibility criteria.
General Eligibility for Statutory Sick Pay (SSP):
• Employment Contract: The worker must have an employment contract.
• Minimum Earnings: The worker must earn an average of at least £123 per week (as of the 2023 guidelines). • Sick Period: The worker must be off work for at least four consecutive days (including non-working days).
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