This guide explains what employers should do to prevent illegal work in the UK by carrying out checks on people's right to work before hiring them. This is to ensure that a person has the correct documents to work legally in the UK, particularly if they are from abroad. The right to work check must be done in the form of a “profile” page that verifies the person's eligibility for work. The Human Resources department should also carry out regular timely checks of documents to ensure that standards are being met and to identify any possible problems that need to be addressed.
During the pandemic, the Ministry of the Interior introduced tight temporary right-to-work controls, which made it possible to check photographs or scanned copies of identification documents instead of the original physical documents. Stock codes are an online nine-digit alphanumeric code that can be shown to employers to demonstrate a person's right to work if the checks cannot be performed in person. Stock codes expire after 90 days, more than enough time for human resources managers to carry out the necessary background checks. Step 5: Complete the standard right-to-work check label or check the boxes in the online check document to confirm who performed the verification and when. Digital or online checks require the employer to verify the relevant document or information online and keep a record of the check. Employers should also use the ECS to ask the Ministry of the Interior to check a person's immigration status if they have an application registration card or a digital or non-digital application certificate stating that they must ask the Ministry of the Interior to verify their right to work. Depending on the person's immigration status at the time of the check, there will be different requirements as to the type of documents that must be reviewed and kept. However, unlike the codeshare system, which is completely free for employers, the IDSP system costs between 2 and 70 pounds sterling per check. It is important for employers to understand their legal obligations when it comes to verifying a person's right to work in order to avoid any potential legal issues.
If you're not sure how many hours you can work, you should check your immigration documents or talk to your education provider.
