Will I be able to hire EU nationals in future and under what conditions? UK Government guidance on the EU Settlement Scheme includes toolkits and partnership packs and there are well-established mechanisms in place for engaging the business community. Advice is available on how EU


citizens and their families can work in the UK and on employers’ responsibilities in the period between the UK leaving the bloc and the introduction of the new UK immigration system. EU citizens resident in the UK before


31 October 2019 can stay and apply for Settled Status by 31 December 2020. EU citizens and family arriving


after 31 October 2019, who want to stay for more than three months can apply for European Temporary Leave to Remain (ETLTR) and work/study for up to three years. After this period, the new UK Immigration System applies.


FURTHER READING www.gov.uk/government/ publications/eu-settlement- scheme-employer-toolkit


www.gov.uk/guidance/european- temporary-leave-to-remain- in-the-uk


Will business travel between the UK and the EU involve further administration, cost and visas? If businesses are unable to plan


for additional travel requirements or delays, they may incur greater costs and miss out on business opportunities. Guidance outlines restrictions on


the time business visitors can spend in the EU, with a limit of 90 out of 180 days. It includes other travel changes in areas such as passports, carrying currency, healthcare and driving. There is also guidance for EU citizens visiting the UK. Businesses with customers or suppliers based in EU member states may need to send staff there on multiple occasions throughout the year, adding up to more than 90 out of 180 days. Unless firms know the cost and


the administrative implications of this, they may be unable to price contracts competitively. The UK Government guidance on


travelling to Europe indicates that a visa or permit may be required, and that cost and availability may differ depending on the rules of each member state. However, this information is not


yet available. www.gov.uk/visit-europe-brexit


Further guidance for employers Brexit Skills Hotline: 0141 204 8363 or 0770 380 7972 www.glasgowchamberofcommerce.com/ brexit/bcc-brexit-hub


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