Zero-tolerance stance on the hiring of illegal foreign workers in South Africa

The government sent out a warning to all South African employers during the recent global mobility conference, held by Xpatweb. They announced that they will be adopting a zero-tolerance stance on the hiring of illegal foreign workers in South Africa and the Department of Home Affairs is calling upon all employers to ensure that their expatriate staff are in possession of legally obtained work visas. CDH Employment Law Director, Hedda Schensema joined Channel Africa to unpack this.

8 Aug 2022 7:48 Minutes Podcast
Zero-tolerance stance on the hiring of illegal foreign workers in South Africa

Zero-tolerance stance on the hiring of illegal foreign workers in South Africa

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Zero-tolerance stance on the hiring of illegal foreign workers in South Africa

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The government sent out a warning to all South African employers during the recent global mobility conference, held by Xpatweb. They announced that they will be adopting a zero-tolerance stance on the hiring of illegal foreign workers in South Africa and the Department of Home Affairs is calling upon all employers to ensure that their expatriate staff are in possession of legally obtained work visas. CDH Employment Law Director, Hedda Schensema joined Channel Africa to unpack this.

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