UK allows recognised modern slavery victims on Skilled Worker visas to change employers
Recognised modern slavery victims on Skilled Worker visas can now leave abusive employers and work for any employer for the remainder of their visa.
- In effect from
- 10 Oct 2026
- Published
- 10 Oct 2026
The new rules allow recognised modern slavery victims who hold Skilled Worker visas to leave abusive employers.
Eligible visa holders can work for any employer for the remainder of their existing visa. The announcement does not state that their visa duration is extended.
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