UK rule lets recognised modern slavery victims change employers
The government says Skilled Worker visa holders formally recognised as victims can leave abusive sponsors and take other lawful work for the rest of their visa.
https://davids.news/s/uk-rule-lets-recognised-modern-slavery-victims-change-employers-0e83e907
- The change removes the requirement to remain tied to a specific sponsor, according to the UK government.
- Previously, leaving an abusive sponsor could put a worker’s immigration status and income at risk, the government says.
The policy changes employment options for recognised victims on Skilled Worker visas, according to the government.
A little more context
The UK government says the rule applies once a person is formally recognised as a victim of modern slavery. They may then work for any employer in lawful work for the remainder of their Skilled Worker visa. The government says that previously, leaving an abusive sponsor could jeopardise immigration status and income, and that these visa holders have no recourse to public funds.
Go straight to the source
Every factual claim links back to the reporting. We summarize in our own words.
The story’s history
- Version 1 · 1 hr ago
First verified brief published.
How this brief is grounded
UK rule lets recognised modern slavery victims change employersUK Government
The government says Skilled Worker visa holders formally recognised as victims can leave abusive sponsors and take other lawful work for the rest of their visa.UK Government
The change removes the requirement to remain tied to a specific sponsor, according to the UK government.UK Government
Previously, leaving an abusive sponsor could put a worker’s immigration status and income at risk, the government says.UK Government
The policy changes employment options for recognised victims on Skilled Worker visas, according to the government.UK Government
The UK government says the rule applies once a person is formally recognised as a victim of modern slavery.UK Government
They may then work for any employer in lawful work for the remainder of their Skilled Worker visa.UK Government
The government says that previously, leaving an abusive sponsor could jeopardise immigration status and income, and that these visa holders have no recourse to public funds.UK Government