Employers' right to work checklist (accessible)

Employers' right to work checklist (accessible)

How strong right to work processes safeguard your business

Since last year’s change in legislation, the stakes for missing a right to work check have increased sharply. Employers who fail to get it right now face fines of up to £45,000 per illegal worker for a first offence, rising to £60,000 for repeat breaches. Three ways to confirm the right to work Employers can choose between: Physically reviewing original documents and keeping copies. Using the Government’s right to work service for digital immig…

Right to work checks – Financial risks and compliance steps for business owners

Right to work checks form an important part of business risk management, particularly now that the Government has increased the financial penalties for non-compliance. From 2024, employers who fail to carry out correct checks face fines of up to £45,000 per worker for a first breach and up to £60,000 for repeat breaches. These costs can have a big impact on businesses of all sizes, affecting cash flow, profitability, and business reputation. App…

New Right to Work checks explained! Are you compliant?

Under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, there is a legal requirement for UK employers to check that a job applicant has the legal right to work (RTW) before employment begins, regardless of nationality. Completing due diligence before an employee starts their employment will mitigate the risk of a civil penalty and provide a statutory excuse which can prevent significant penalties if it is later found that an employee is working …