Right to Work Checks

All employers, regardless of the Company size, are under a legal duty to prevent illegal working. Since coming into office in 2024, the Labour Government has been cracking down on illegal working. According to data from the CIPD:

• 748 civil penalty notices were issued to employers found to be hiring individuals without the right to work in the UK.
• These penalties amounted to a total of £41.6 million in fines, reflecting a significant financial impact on non-compliant businesses

All employers have a duty to carry out right to work checks prior to an employee being offered employment and these checks must be done for all employees, not just those who appear to be from overseas.

Failure to carry out proper Right to Work checks can result in fines of up to £60,000 per illegal worker, even if it was unintentional.

If you haven’t yet completed your Right to Work checks, please don’t worry — we are here to help ensure your company remains compliant with UK Home Office requirements.

We are pleased to offer a fully digital Right to Work checking service for both current and prospective employees. Our service is fast, secure, and fully compliant with the latest government guidance.

Source: CIPD