No foreign workers are to be employed without a valid working permit or ZEP (Zimbabwe Exemption Permit)
In accordance with the provisions of the Immigration Act, employers are strictly prohibited from employing illegal foreigners, foreigners whose status does not authorise them to be employed by a particular employer, and any foreigners on terms, conditions and/or in any capacity other than the capacity provided for based on their status.
Employing illegal immigrants is a violation of the Immigration Act; thus, residents must determine the status or citizenship of any foreigners whom they plan to employ. This might include checking the legitimacy of potential workers' work permits.