My wife needs an EEA family permit to work?...

She's on the phone to the HR lady from the company who wants to hire her and they're claiming she needs

https://www.gov.uk/family-permit/overview

or they "Can't give her anything".

That is 100% wrong, isn't it?

She would need a Family Permit if she is married to a non-British EU national. AFAIK provided she has FLR, all she needs is a NI number and she's good to go.

Yes they're completely wrong.

Look here:-
'Check a job applicant's 'right to work' documents'
https://www.gov.uk/check-job-applicant-right-to-work

Yep they are wrong. The BRP (the plastic laminated card that looks like a drivers license) proves her right to work. She will need a NI number but she doesn't even need that right away. It's annoying to deal with a pen-pusher who is so ignorant that they don't know when they f*cked up. I feel for you.

thanks everyone! yeah her entry visa thing says spouse / partner, work permitted, no public funds as is the norm. she's sending them a copy of that plus the above link and https://www.gov.uk/government/uploa..._data/file/261497/brp-information-leaflet.pdf

despite knowing i'm a UK citizen, she was also apparently asking if "he has a permit too". Huh? oh well, tis to be expected (unfortunately). Thanks again!

and incidentally - ask them to read the guide on the link posted above which is here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/acceptable-right-to-work-documents-an-employers-guide

It states (in the section about biometric residence permits)

For most non EEA migrants granted permission to be in the UK, the BRP will be the document that proves they have permission to work in the UK.

Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level, and beat you with experience. I suggest that you print out a copy of the guide, write a letter to the firm enclosing it, and copy her manager, requesting that they train their staff.

I don't think she can even get a family permit if you are a UK citizen.

The person at the company is probably used to dealing with non UK citizens.

A BRP gives permission to work. It states so on it.

I know the BRP will state 'no work' or alternatively will indicate the max hours of work allowed in the case of students.
But to be honest I'm not sure if the BRP specifically states a positive right to work.

Hopefully someone with a recent BRP will be able to inform us.

It has the words: 'Work Permitted' printed on it. It couldn't be clearer.

Is the HR woman in this case from an EU country maybe?

Ah OK
That's clear then. Thanks a lot

I t will be specific https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=b...Rk_e1OE0M:&usg=__4xhXIo1iQYnu0RS3PKOx3lhQvc4=

Are there any there that say 'work permitted' ?
I couldn't find any, but I'm pushed for time so didn't look that closely

I understand that Maharg has actually seen it stated.

Err, that's not a BRP
That's an non-EEA Family Member Residence Card

I know you know I wasn't being confrontational......
Just seeking the facts on a BRP