Civil Penalties in Immigration Law - Why They Are Received & How to Challenge

Introduction

This webinar will consider the entire civil penalty process, from receipt of the referral notice and the subsequent Home Office audit, to possible attempts to challenge or dismiss the penalty. This will also encompass any attempt to appeal the civil penalty in the County Court.

All employers must be compliant with the relevant illegal working framework. With the penalty for employing illegal workers rising to up to £60,000 per worker in 2024, it is more important than ever to be compliant with the Home Office rules, and to know your options should you receive a civil penalty.

This webinar is tailored to immigration law practitioners, employers, HR professionals, and those responsible within companies for sponsoring overseas workers in the UK. It will provide actionable strategies to navigate the civil penalty process, as well as guidance on how to remain complaint.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• An overview of the civil penalty and illegal working framework
• Your options should you receive a civil penalty notice, including:
• Payment
• Challenge
• Mitigation
• How a civil penalty may affect your sponsor licence
• How to avoid civil penalties and remain compliant

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Thursday 22nd January 2026

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