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The vote by UK citizens to leave the EU will in due course have a major impact on employers employing EU workers, but any changes may take up to two years to decide and implement. During the Brexit campaign, the Leave proponents said that those employees who are already in the UK would be allowed to stay. However, there is no room for complacency: EU Nationals already working in the UK should apply for permanent residence or citizenship as soon as possible if they are eligible.
The vote to leave brings considerable uncertainty to those businesses which are run by EU Nationals and those which employ EU workers as they do not know how these changes impact their ability to employ EU Migrants in the future, their pay, and pensions. As an EU member, UK businesses have been able to employ EU workers without restrictions and have been subject to EU Regulations with regard to the provision of social security and benefits in relation to their employees; this will change.
There will more than likely be legislation whereby new EU workers will have to apply for Immigration approval to enable them to work in the UK or set up businesses in the UK. Further requirements relating to UK employment will develop, as will policy relating to UK nationals working in EU nations. Start planning now for the inevitable changes that will impact your employment and/or your workforce by consulting with your Ally Law member firm attorney on efforts you should take to assure a smooth and productive transformation to whatever new system is determined between the UK and the EU.
Deep experience in immigration, regulatory law, companies law, contract law, and all areas of law dealing with international trade and employment laws is a hallmark of Ally Law member firms. For more information about Ally Law member firm services in this area, contact us at team@ally-law.com.
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By Dhruti Thakrar of Edwin Coe LLP.
