On 6 April 2022, new regulations came into force concerning right to work checks. These regulations amend the right to work check scheme which requires employers to ascertain whether people have the right to work in the UK by checking the immigration status of prospective employees.
Using identification document validation technology (IDVT) service providers
As a result of these changes, employers may now use IDVT service providers to digitally verify the identity of British and Irish citizens with valid passports. This is an alternative to conducting a manual right to work check. If an employer decides to use an IDVT provider, in order to have a statutory excuse from paying a civil penalty for employing an illegal worker, they must:
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