Monthly Archives: July 2016

The new illegal working offence created by section 34 of the Immigration Act 2016 came into force on 12 July 2016. You can be imprisoned for up to five years if convicted of this offence. There may also be a civil penalty of up to £20,000.

The 2013 introduction of fees in employment tribunals has led to a reported drop of up to 70% in the number of claims being brought – and an adverse impact on access to justice for meritorious claims.