Yes..the employer also receives an email notification. I checked the status with employer and they said it still shows under review. On the other hand I found that Aug 2017 result has been published on the UKVI website. Below is the link to it, it only says how many application is approved but does...

You can see the status in the SMS under the Apply for restricted Cos section>view applications that are awaiting a decision So, only employer will be able to get the status through SMS portal. Which I assume an employee cannot see so he/she has to reach out to his employer to get an update. Thanks ...

Did anyone else in the group get the COS like "priaraj". or anyone know how to check the status ?

priaraj wrote:My status showed Under Review till Friday..Will have to check again today!

What is the procedure to check the status. As you mentioned that you your status showed Under Review