Quote Originally Posted by CBM View Post
I know there are!

Actually where many employers come unstuck is that they feel awkward asking every recruit to produce a birth certificate or passport; if someone presents as "British" or "has been here a long time" they are worried that they may be accused of racisim if they ask for proof of right of abode.
My previous employer was pretty sharp on all this kind of thing and made sure that they didn't trangress the law on using immigrants. It was / is more than their reputation is worth. They did / do hire from within and outside of the EEC but ensure that it is legally watertight.