Employer Questions Series
Ongoing visa and work permission verification
It is your responsibility to check every new hire’s visa validity and work permission, and a lot of employers are aware of that already. But what a lot of employers are not aware of is that they should be checking international workers visas and work rights frequently.
An employee can apply for a different visa without telling you and the new visa has not work rights, for example, among other problems that can arise if you don’t check their visas frequently.
We recommend doing this every 3 months.
Ensuring that you only hire international workers who have a valid visa and the correct work rights for the job you are offering
Employing someone without work rights can result in significant fines for you and potential deportation for the employee.
Sometimes the visa holder can only work on a part-time basis, but the job on offer is a full-time position. Always ensure your worker has the correct work rights. If they don’t, get in touch with us so we can help you and your worker with applying for the right visa.
Ensuring access to the same rights as Australian workers.
When employing international workers on temporary visas, it’s crucial to remember that they are entitled to the same rights as any other employee in Australia. Normal industrial relations and employment laws apply.
Obligations when Sponsoring Subclass 482 Visa Holders
If you are sponsoring an individual on a subclass 482 visa, you need to adhere to a specific list of sponsorship obligations. This includes maintaining compliance with various requirements, which are detailed here: Sponsorship Obligations.
Avoid Discrimination: Be aware that discriminating based on visa status is illegal and can result in severe penalties.
These are just a few of the responsibilities you have when employing international workers.. For more detailed information and to ensure compliance with all regulations, please contact us at Bravo Migration for a chat with one of our experienced Registered Agents.
