Isle of Man: Work Permits - DTI consults on reforms to legislation

Written by Ian Congreave - Filed under: Isle of Man on December 14th, 2008

The Department of Trade and Industry has released a consultation document which is intended to precede new Regulations aimed at modernising aspects of existing work permit legislation. The present review is intended to ensure that the legislation, the protection afforded to Isle of Man workers and the needs of the economy are in alignment to the greatest degree possible. Key matters considered in the consultation include proposals to:

update the economic and social criteria which are used to determine whether or not a permit should be granted;
modernise exemption policy so that some key individuals, such as those being targeted by Government inward investment policy, and also some temporary and intermittent visitors would not require permits;
ensure that the DTI is aware of any relevant criminal convictions of persons applying for work permits and any relevant offences committed by persons subsequent to their being granted work permits.

The consultation period ends on 31 January 2009.

Further information:
DTI consults on Work Permit Reforms

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Written by Ian Congreave -

Filed under: Isle of Man on December 14th, 2008