A Guide to Right to Work in the UK

Failing to perform right-to-work checks correctly could lead to you employing someone illegally, which potentially see you in trouble and facing a hefty fine.

From 1st October 2026, the UK government are expanding the scale of right to work checks carried out via the Border Security, Asylum and immigration Act 2025.

This will mean that employer responsibility will go beyond traditional employment, and will instead cover the whole supply chain, including subcontractors, gig workers, and online matching platforms.

Civil penalties for failing to carry out these checks could reach up to £60,000 per illegal worker.

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A Guide to Right to Work in the UK

Failing to perform right-to-work checks correctly could lead to you employing someone illegally, which potentially see you in trouble and facing a hefty fine.

This will mean that employer responsibility will go beyond traditional employment, and will instead cover the whole supply chain, including subcontractors, gig workers, and online matching platforms.Civil penalties for failing to carry out these checks could reach up to £60,000 per illegal worker.

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