Nhf brands new legislation 'evil'

The NHF has condemned new legislation concerning the employment of foreign workers as “an evil piece of legislation” and described government guidelines on how to adhere to the new rules as “gobbledegook”. The legislation, which came into force at the end of February, requires owners of small businesses to understand and verify up to 13 forms of identification when employing foreign workers, including recognising the passports of 27 EU member states. Small businesses face fines of £10,000 if they employ people illegally - even if they do so accidentally.Commented Eileen Lawson, NHF secretary general designate: "The Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 is an evil piece of legislation. "What do we pay our taxes for if not for government to provide these services? This is buck-passing of the worst kind." Eileen also slates the Summary for Employers on the Prevention of Illegal Working. Said Eileen: "The government guidance, which runs for 27 pages, would challenge people with PhDs. The guidance has been published on exceedingly short notice and is, I believe, just a cynical move by government to get people to back ID cards."