From 29 February 2008, the penalty scheme for employing illegal workers will be tougher. Employers who employ illegal migrant workers are liable to a new civil penalty. The Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 and secondary legislation, namely the Immigration (Employment of Adults Subject to Immigration Control) (Maximum Penalty) Order 2007 and the Immigration (Restrictions on Employment) Order 2007 orders these new provisions.

The changes