Document Reference: IM 15 Right to Work Policy
Cox Management Services Limited is the holding company for subsidiary trading companies inclusive of Cox Skips Limited and The Recycling Partnership Limited generally referred to within this policy as the Cox Group. The Cox Group, inclusive of its subsidiary companies, recognise and are committed to the detail within the disclosure of the policy. The Company is legally obliged to comply with the requirements set by the UK Border Agency, to ensure that new and current staff are eligible to work in the UK and to adhere to any restrictions on their employment. The Company has controls in place to ensure compliance with Sections 15 to 25 of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, which are applicable to all potential and current employees. The Cox Group assures that all agency, self-employed and subcontracted personnel are eligible to work in the UK. Penalties for employing illegal workers are as follows: If found guilty of employing someone who you knew or had reasonable cause to believe did not have the right to work in the UK, you can be subject to a five year prison sentence and an unlimited fine. If you employ someone who does not have the right to work in the UK and the correct checks were not undertaken or completed properly, you may face a civil penalty for each illegal worker. This policy outlines the requirements for obtaining proof of eligibility to work in the UK for potential and current employees. If you are unsure of the procedure you should contact a Senior Manager. Checking employee eligibility to work The Company is required to comply with the following, in ensuring that employees have the right to work in the UK: • Immigration Act 1971 • Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 • Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 • Immigration Act 2016 The Cox Group identifies any foreign workers and their nationalities by viewing and checking their passport and/or settlement status card or other documentation compliant with the Home Office guidance - Comprehensive Guidance of Employers on Preventing Illegal Working – (full and up to date information can be found at gov.uk or here . _Copies of the documentation are uploaded to the HR system for audit purposes and are only viewable by the employee, line manager and
Cox Management Services Ltd ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 / ISO 45001
Rev 10 01/11/2024 PAS99: 2012 Issue 1
Approved: AK
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