Right to Work

Immigration update: end of the BREXIT transition period

As we fast approach the 31 December and the end of the transition period, which has permitted EU nationals to live and work freely in the UK, it is important that HR teams are aware of the impact this will have on the recruitment of EU staff for 2021. Please see the SIT news article for more information.

Temporary changes to Right to Work processes from 30 March 2020

The Home Office has issued new guidance on undertaking Right to Work (RTW) checks in light of the coronavirus crisis. This applies to all new employees and workers who started from 30th March and to repeat checks carried out from this date. New Right to Work checks carried out on the original documents as normal will be then be required in these cases within eight weeks after the coronavirus measures end. For full information see the SIT news article of 30 March 2020.