The civil penalties for employers employing workers illegally are due to triple!
From 22nd January 2024, the current civil penalty for employers who employ an individual without the appropriate immigration permission in the UK will rise from £15,000 per illegal worker for a first breach, to £45,000.
The current maximum of £20,000 per illegal worker for repeat breaches will rise to £60,000 per illegal worker.
Provided that a proper check has been carried out the employer will have a statutory excuse against a civil penalty if an employee is subsequently found to be illegally working in the UK.