Right to work: the checks explained

Employment

Please note that this guidance is intended to be used for general information purposes only, is not intended to be a definitive guide to the law and cannot be a substitute for independent advice. NFU members can obtain free initial legal and professional advice from NFU CallFirst on 0370 845 8458.

As an employer you have a legal responsibility to prevent illegal working in the UK.  This Q&A provides you with information and guidance on how to take all reasonable steps to satisfy yourself that an employee has the right to work in the UK.

You should also refer to the detailed Home Office Employer’s Guide to Right to Work Checks guidance (‘the Guidance’), available at www.gov.uk/government/publications/right-to-work-checks-employers-guide.