A restaurant in Deptford is among three south east London businesses which have been fined for employing illegal workers. 

According to the Government’s quarterly round-up - which is updated every three months – three local businesses have had penalties issued for use of illegal workers. 

One Wish Limited, trading under Kick N Munch Lounge, an American-style restaurant which is located at 189 Deptford High Street was fined £15,000. 

The Olive Services Limited at Duke House on Seymour Street in Royal Arsenal was fined £10,000. 

While Masero Marketing Ltd at 23 Sycamore Court on Sandcliff Road in Erith was fined £15,000. 

The Home Office releases the data into the public record four times per year, and the latest data relates to the period of October to December 2022. 

According to the Government, there can be severe penalties for employing individuals who do not have the right to work. 

Gov.uk says: "You can be sent to jail for 5 years and pay an unlimited fine if you’re found guilty of employing someone who you knew or had ‘reasonable cause to believe’ did not have the right to work in the UK.” 

This includes, for example, if you had any reason to believe that: 

  • They did not have leave (permission) to enter or remain in the UK 
  • Their leave had expired 
  • They were not allowed to do certain types of work 
  • Their papers were incorrect or false