[Jenny1]

I'm employing a non-EU national and just wondered what documents I need to take copies of to check that he's entitled to work in the UK.

My understanding is that he needs a national insurance number, passport and a current UK work visa or permit.  Is this correct?

Thanks.

[martin19842]

hi there

just ring the home office and they will tell you exactly what you need

regards

martin

[richywilts]

british jobs for british workers

[BDCS]

The best document you could give him is a travel document - ticket home !

[newbroom]

Check is he/she has a valid visa, take a copy for your records

[Colin Stokes]

We have several Eastern European staff - for them they have Worker Registration Cards and Certificates but only valid if working for us (if they want to move companies they have to re-apply) These are issued by Home Office and apply to those states that have applied or on waiting list to join EU i.e Lithuania/Latvia.
The Home Office are very helpful in advising you of who can/can not work although regulations have been tightened recently especially for what they term (I wouldnt) non-skilled positions.

[Daria Taylor]

We have several Eastern European staff - for them they have Worker Registration Cards and Certificates but only valid if working for us (if they want to move companies they have to re-apply) These are issued by Home Office and apply to those states that have applied or on waiting list to join EU i.e Lithuania/Latvia.
The Home Office are very helpful in advising you of who can/can not work although regulations have been tightened recently especially for what they term (I wouldnt) non-skilled positions.

Latvia & Lithuania are both in EU and have been for years.

More likely he will be here on a visa so thats what you need to check for. Be aware though if his has a student visa etc his only allowed to work 20 hours per week. In which case he will not need a national insurance number.

make sure his visa allows him to work, just because he has a visa it doesnt always mean you allowed to work.

regards
dash t

[kordun]

My brothers business employs few. Brilliant workers. Very hard working, never late for work, never call in sick, never moan. Always happy to work overtime. British staff completely opposite