GOVERNMENT POLICY
Right to Work Guide
A simple, practical guide for employers
If you are employing someone in the UK, you must check that they have the right to do the work you are offering before they start work. This applies to new employees regardless of nationality or immigration status.
A right to work check is simply a check that someone is legally allowed to do the work, and some people have restrictions on the type or amount of work they can do. However, it is not a test of their suitability for the job.
This guide is based on current GOV.UK guidance. Immigration and right to work rules can change, so always check the latest government guidance to ensure compliance.
