Voluntary Code of Practice on Employing Migrant Workers/Overseas Staff in Great Britain
Migrant workers are a growing category of employees in Great Britain and they are a necessary resource for many employment sectors due to a shortage of available local labour. Evidence also suggests that migrant workers can have a positive impact on local communities and are an important factor in sustaining local business diversity.
- Date published
- October 2007
- Migrant Worker Voluntary code of Practice.pdf [465kb PDF]
In recognition that there is a need for employers to be better informed about migrant workers arriving in Great Britain, and to encourage employers to take responsibility to support the integration and safety of migrant workers into the local community, Business in the Community has devised this Code of Practice to clearly identify a range of workers’ rights and employer’s responsibilities.
This Code does not impose any legal obligation nor is it an authoritative statement of the law. We believe that the Code will help guide and reinforce best practice in relation to the employment of migrant workers.
