{"id":4422,"date":"2021-05-14T11:55:03","date_gmt":"2021-05-14T10:55:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.migraco.com\/en\/?p=4422"},"modified":"2021-05-14T11:55:03","modified_gmt":"2021-05-14T10:55:03","slug":"right-to-work-checks-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.migraco.com\/en\/right-to-work-checks-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Right to work checks update"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions eased, employers must check potential employees\u2019 right to work by following the employer\u2019s guide from 21 June 2021<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/969123\/An_employer_s_guide_to_right_to_work_checks.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

Employers should conduct a right to work check BEFORE <\/strong>they recruit a person to ensure they are legally allowed to work in the UK. Organisations will no longer accept a scanned copy or a photo of original documents, they must check the original documents. Alternatively, organisations can use the Home Office online right to work by using the official website: https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/view-right-to-work<\/a>. Employers can carry out a check via video call by using this service. However, the employee must give the permission to view their details in the form of a share code.<\/p>\n

Employers can use the right to work service under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) or the Points-Based System (PBS). Please be advised that there is no requirement to carry out retrospective checks on those who had a COVID-19 adjusted check between 30 March 2020 and 20 June 2021 (inclusive).<\/p>\n

Right to work checks for EEA nationals will not change until after 30 June 2021. Until then, EEA nationals can use their passport or national identity card to evidence their right to work. From 1 July 2021, all EEA citizens will be required to demonstrate they have a right to work through evidence of their immigration status, rather than their nationality, using the online service.<\/p>\n

Please note that if the organisation is found to be employing someone illegally, and you have not carried out the prescribed checks, the company may face sanctions including:<\/p>\n