Human Rights Jersey considers worker-held permits to close modern slavery loophole Reform proposal would shift permit ownership from employer to employee and ban recruitment fees iStock.com/LanceB Image Sophie Cameron Freelance Reporter Thursday 26 February 2026 Jersey is to consider having work permits held in the name of the employee, rather than the local employer, as the island’s lawmakers seek to plug a modern slavery loophole. Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Human Rights US bill raises prospect of visa bans linked to religious persecution in Nigeria Human Rights Hong Kong visa expansion stands apart from tougher UK settlement rules Recruitment Afghanistan agrees overseas labour initiative with Qatar Visas Visa refusal in Pakistan creates a legal void