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The government has announced new measures
which should enable resident workers to
have every opportunity to fill vacancies
before they are offered to workers abroad.
The government has accepted the
recommendations made last month by the
Migration Advisory Committee to tighten
the rules controlling when skilled workers
are allowed to apply for jobs in the
United Kingdom under the government's
points-based system.
The changes to the rules will mean
that, from next year, all jobs must be
advertised to British workers in Jobcentre
Plus for four weeks (extended from two
weeks) before employers can employ
individuals from outside Europe.
Other changes include increasing the
length of service requirements for
overseas workers who want to transfer to
the UK and increasing the minimum salary
level for a post to qualify as skilled to
£20,000 (currently £17,000).
For more details of the changes visit
the link below.
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