Warwickshire has a proud history of welcoming and providing refuge to those fleeing conflict and persecution worldwide.
The government has established a series of managed migration schemes to enable those that need to seek refuge to be able to do so in a safe and legal way. These schemes are:
- The Hong Kong BNO Visa scheme
- The Homes for Ukraine Scheme/ Ukraine Visa Scheme and Ukraine Family Scheme
- Afghan Resettlement Schemes (ARAP/ACRS)
- UK Resettlement Scheme
Access to employment
Refugees and those on the migration schemes listed above, have the same protection against discrimination in the workplace as everyone else in the UK. They can also experience particular problems because there is confusion about their rights and entitlements. Refugees and those on migration schemes are not part of the points-based system, they are able to work in the UK without any restrictions and, in common with other employees in the UK, are covered by the Equality Act 2010 and the Human Rights Act 1998.
Find out more about access to employment - Employing Refugees and Migrants: Your Questions Answered (PDF, 278KB)