And the employer would then tell you to get stuffed. There are strict penalties in place for companies employing illegal immigrants, and if you are not willing to help them verify that you are entitled to work here, then you'll have to take the consequences and join the unemployment line.I would, if you are a British national, politely tell the employer to get stuffed.
I've been asked by an employer to give my Passport number as apparently it is some sort of requirement for the in house payroll system.
Has anyone ever heard of this before?
Sounds a bit odd for it to be a payroll requirement. Maybe they're confused? I think there are now regulations in place that mean you have to prove that either you're a UK citizen, or have a valid work permit, and the passport is usually the best form of ID for that.
If you haven't got a passport, then your birth certificate, NI card, P45/P60 should be fine.
And the employer would then tell you to get stuffed. There are strict penalties in place for companies employing illegal immigrants, and if you are not willing to help them verify that you are entitled to work here, then you'll have to take the consequences and join the unemployment line.
I take it that you mean your employer, after all why would any other employer want any information from you!!
I would, if you are a British national, politely tell the employer to get stuffed.
I take it your employment does not involve foreign travel?
Are you a contractor or a temporary member of staff?
If so it is a legal requirement for the agent to have a copy of your passport.
Are you a contractor or a temporary member of staff?
If so it is a legal requirement for the agent to have a copy of your passport.
Are you of the Polish persuasion
I had to show my current passport when I applied for my job and I've been a UK citizen my entire life. The reason was to prove I was allowed to work in the UK and a passport is apparently the easiest way in which to do this.