Work Permit Holder Welfare Review

Presented by: Policy and Resources Committee

The Work Permit Holder Welfare Review Panel has been established to examine the effectiveness of the Work Permit Policy and whether it provides adequate protection to workers from possible exploitation and Modern-Day Slavery. In order to determine how robust the policy is in protecting the welfare of workers, the Panel will be seeking evidence from work permit holders, employers, community groups and Government Ministers and Departments. A work permit is required by anyone who needs immigration permission to live and work in Jersey. The permits are applied for by prospective employers and are used for temporary and for skilled workers. The Work Permit Policy was updated in 2020 following the end of free movement for European Union nationals and again in October 2022.