Right to work in the UK

New and updated

• Date:

  9 February 2023

  Type:

  Commentary and insights

  Three years on, how has Brexit impacted the workforce?

  31 January marked the third anniversary of the UK leaving the EU and an end to freedom of movement for workers. What impact has Brexit had on right to work routes for employers and what does the future hold? Jonathan Beech, managing director of Migrate UK, says agility is crucial.

• Type:

  Letters and forms

  Letter confirming start date of employment subject to evidence of right to work in UK

  Updated to reflect the end of temporary changes to right to work checks from 30 September 2022.

• Type:

  Letters and forms

  Letter withdrawing offer of employment because job applicant has failed to provide evidence of right to work in UK

  Updated to remove unnecessary detail on options for confirming the right to work.

• Date:

  6 April 2022

  Type:

  Commentary and insights

  Employing Ukrainian citizens: Options for entering and staying in the UK

  The UK Government has responded to the crisis in Ukraine with a number of immigration concessions and visa schemes that aim to simplify entry requirements for Ukrainian citizens. Law firm Fragomen explores the considerations for UK employers that are seeking to welcome Ukrainian citizens into their workforce.

• Type:

  FAQs

  What steps must an employer take to ensure that a job applicant has the right to work in the UK?

• Type:

  FAQs

  How can employers avoid race discrimination when taking steps to guard against illegal working?

• Type:

  Quick reference

  Proof of right to work in the UK - copying of documents requirements

  Updated with changes to right to work checks in force from 6 April 2022.

• Type:

  Legal timetable

  Immigration changes come into force

  The Regulations enable employers to conduct right to work checks via identity document validation technology.

• Date:

  3 December 2021

  Type:

  Commentary and insights

  Employment law in 2022: Eight action points for HR

  As well as continuing to deal with workplace issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic, there will be many other important employment law developments for HR to grapple with in 2022. What does HR need to do to meet its obligations and prepare for the coming year?

• Type:

  Letters and forms

  Record of all workers' right to work in UK form

  Updated to reflect that the global business mobility visa has been introduced, effective from 11 April 2022.