employment agency problem

cavework

1 .. Did the agency ask for any of this before placing you in the job?
2.. why do you not have any of the documents they are now asking for ?
3..is the agency CIS registered?
I might be completely wrong here but the Building trade has tightened up in the last few years and any decent agency should be working within the rules that now apply

LittleVoice

LMH67 wrote: »

I have always had to provide proof of NI number - being an oldie I've always given them an old pay slip. Also, I am always asked for photographic ID as well.

They may well have broken several rules in relation to letting you work before getting this info - I'm sure there will be someone on here who can clarify.

I would suggest if you don't have a DL or passport then you send them something photographic confirming your ID if you have it.

In this country there is no law requiring a national to hold photographic ID. Not everyone has a passport and not everyone drives (or, if they do drive, hold a DL with a photo).
This is not a lawful reason to withhold payment.

john539

See List A & List B documents in Summary guidance.


Checks for staff employed from 29 February 2008
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/business-sponsors/preventing-illegal-working/checking-brp/post280208/

Guidance documents for employers
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/employersandsponsors/preventingillegalworking/

Summary guidance for employers on preventing illegal working, June 2012
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/employersandsponsors/preventingillegalworking/currentguidanceandcodes/summary-guidance.pdf?view=Binary