UK Politician Fined For Hiring Indian Student As Nanny
A local politician in West London has been fined £40,000 for hiring an Indian student as a full-time nanny, despite the student having no legal right to work in the United Kingdom. A county court rejected the politician’s appeal and upheld the penalty for breaching immigration and employment laws.
Illegal employment details
According to the court findings, the student, aged 22, was paid in cash and worked long hours caring for the politician’s two children. She was reportedly on duty almost around the clock, six days a week. Her visa status did not allow employment of any kind, which made the arrangement unlawful.
Student approached authorities
The student later informed police that she was being employed illegally and felt exploited due to the workload and lack of proper working conditions. The court accepted her testimony and confirmed that the employer had failed to follow legal requirements for hiring domestic help.
Wider implications
Officials said the case highlights the risks of hiring people without proper work permissions. Authorities have warned that employers face heavy fines and potential legal action if they ignore immigration rules. Advocacy groups say more awareness and enforcement are needed to prevent exploitation of students and migrant workers in domestic roles.
