Scotland Employment & Payroll Guide: Employment Laws, Payroll & Taxes
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Regulation Updates in Scotland
Workers and Temporary Workers: guidance for sponsors part 2: sponsor a worker
What it is: A policy update to the guidance for sponsors detailing obligations related to sponsor a worker, including right-to-work checks, Certificate of Sponsorship procedures, and the Immigration Skills Charge.
What it changes: It clarifies sponsor obligations and reiterates that employers must ensure compliance with the National Minimum Wage and the Working Time Regulations, creating operational obligations for sponsored staff.
Who is affected:
- Employers acting as sponsors
- Sponsored workers
What employers should do:
- Review sponsor-related procedures for right-to-work checks, Certificate of Sponsorship, and Immigration Skills Charge.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with National Minimum Wage and Working Time Regulations for sponsored staff.
Notes: Effective month: 2026-05. Manual verification recommended.
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