Asked by: Lord Willis of Knaresborough (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Business and Trade:
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that sponsor organisations regularly change contractual terms for overseas healthcare employees without the agreement of the individuals concerned.
Answered by Lord Johnson of Lainston - Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade)
The Government expects all employers to treat employees fairly and in the spirit of partnership.
The Department of Health and Social Care has recently published guidance aimed at candidates who are applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad, including information on working rights and standards.
Employers are strongly encouraged to follow the guidance available on gov.uk and the Acas website when considering changes to terms and conditions of employment.