Under new laws, employers u0022turning a blind eyeu0022 to illegal workers will be subject to tougher penalties
Companies that fail to carry out right-to-work checks when hiring zero-hour workers could face fines of up to £60,000 per worker and potential prison sentences of up to five years.
The government announced the new laws as part of its plans "to stop organised immigration crime and protect the integrity of [the UK's] borders".
Under the new legislation, businesses will be required to do employment checks when hiring 'gig economy' and zero-hour workers in sectors including construction.
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