
The Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act of 2006, which came into force on the 29 February 2008 places employers under threat of substantial fines and even imprisonment if they are found guilty of employing an illegal worker.
Salary sacrifice can be offered as a stand-alone option alternatively companies can use the savings achieved to launch a flexible benefits package.
As the fine detail of salary sacrifice is complicated it is essential to obtain good advice in the first place. Communication needs to be clear and concise with individuals having sufficient information to make appropriate decisions in respect of their own benefits.