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Helping employers meet their legal obligations — advice on Right to Work checks, recruitment procedures and employment compliance.
A legal responsibility for every employer
Every employer in the United Kingdom has a legal responsibility to carry out appropriate Right to Work checks before employing staff. These checks help businesses confirm that individuals are legally entitled to work in the UK while reducing the risk of unlawful working and potential enforcement action.
At Jefferson Clarke Solicitors, we advise employers on Right to Work obligations, recruitment procedures and employment compliance.
Part of employment and immigration compliance
Right to Work checks form an important part of UK employment law and immigration compliance. Employers should ensure that appropriate checks are completed before employment begins and, where required, repeated during employment in accordance with the applicable legal requirements.
Having effective recruitment procedures helps businesses demonstrate compliance while reducing legal risk.
Procedures that support compliance
Employers should have procedures that allow them to:
- Verify an employee's Right to Work.
- Keep appropriate records.
- Conduct follow-up checks where required.
- Train recruitment staff.
- Apply procedures consistently.
- Avoid unlawful discrimination during recruitment.
Where businesses seek advice
Businesses frequently seek advice regarding:
- Acceptable Right to Work documents.
- Repeat checks.
- Temporary immigration permission.
- International recruitment.
- Civil penalties.
- Recruitment policies.
How Jefferson Clarke Can Help
We advise employers on creating compliant recruitment procedures, reviewing Right to Work practices and understanding their legal responsibilities.
Right to Work questions, answered
Are Right to Work checks required for every employee?
Employers should ensure that appropriate Right to Work checks are carried out in accordance with the applicable legal requirements before employment begins.
What happens if checks are not carried out correctly?
Depending upon the circumstances, businesses may face significant legal and financial consequences.
Need advice on Right to Work?
We'll set you on the right footing.
If your organisation requires advice on Right to Work compliance, Jefferson Clarke Solicitors can provide practical legal guidance tailored to your business.
Prefer email? Write to info@jeffersonclarke.co.uk