How Do I Know I’m Maintaining My Sponsorship Obligations?
As a sponsor, ensuring you meet your sponsorship obligation is extremely important for any employer sponsoring overseas employees in Australia for any work-sponsored visas. Failure to comply with these obligations can lead to penalties, including fines, or the loss of the ability to sponsor future employees. These work-sponsored visas may include, but are not limited to:
What are the Key Sponsorship Obligations for Work Visas?
Sponsor employees must receive the same pay and conditions as Australian employees performing similar roles. This includes ensuring wage equality and providing the same working conditions for all employees.
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Keep thorough records of your sponsored staff, including timesheets, payslips, and contracts. This documentation will be essential during compliance checks, which may occur at random.
Inform the Department of Home Affairs (DoHA) of any changes in your business structure or the sponsored employee’s circumstances, such as a change in work hours or expected salary adjustments.
Ensure adherence to Australian laws and regulations, including those concerning workplace health and safety.
How to Keep Track of Your Sponsorship Obligations?
Schedule regular reviews of your business processes to ensure ongoing compliance with sponsorship obligations.
Consider engaging the professional assistance of an immigration lawyer to guide your business in maintaining compliance and conducting regular audit checks.
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How Can Agape Henry Crux Help
Complying with your sponsorship obligation is essential not only to avoid penalties but also to maintain the ability to sponsor overseas workers in the future.
For any work sponsorship visa matters, speak with Jason Ling or Angela De Silva, our Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law, who specialise in handling highly complex matters. You can schedule an appointment with one of our lawyers or agents to seek professional advice by calling 02-8310 5230 or emailing us at info@ahclawyers.com.
We speak fluent English, Mandarin and Cantonese. We can also help you arrange an interpreter if this isn't your language.
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