Right to Work Checks: An Employer's Guide

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Right to work checks are a crucial step in the hiring process. They help prevent the employment of individuals without the right to work in the UK.

Introduction

Right to work checks are a crucial step in the hiring process. They help prevent the employment of individuals without the right to work in the UK.

How to Conduct Checks

According to the guidance published on the gov.uk website, conducting a right to work check involves the following steps:

  • Checking documents that confirm identity and right to work
  • Checking the validity of documents
  • Making a copy of documents and keeping them for a certain period of time

Which Documents Can Be Used

The documents that can be used for a right to work check include:

DocumentDescription
PassportA passport of a UK or other EU country citizen
VisaA visa issued by the UK or another EU country
Biometric ResidenceA biometric residence permit issued by the UK

Conclusion

Right to work checks are a crucial step in the hiring process. They help prevent the employment of individuals without the right to work in the UK. Employers should follow the guidance published on the gov.uk website to conduct a right to work check.

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Source: gov.uk

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