Right to Work Checks

Verifying that your employees have the Right to Work (RTW) in the UK is a legal requirement. With Personnel Checks, you can now conduct these checks online, quickly and easily. Whether you’re onboarding new hires or managing ongoing compliance, our digital platform simplifies the process while protecting your business from costly penalties.

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What Are Right-to-Work Checks?

Right-to-Work Checks are a mandatory requirement for all UK employers. ID documents must be accurately verified to confirm whether someone is legally permitted to work in the UK. Failure to complete RTW Checks can severely impact your business.

The maximum civil penalty for employing an illegal worker:

£45,000 per worker for a first offence.
£60,000 per worker for a repeat violation.

As employers, it is your responsibility to carry out these checks. You should never risk making assumptions about someone’s right-to-work status.

Can we outsource Right to work checks?

Absolutely! Thanks to a major push in the realm of digital identity, UK employers can now outsource the processing of their RTW checks to authorised providers.

Outsourcing simplifies the recruitment process for you and your employees by reducing the time spent on administrative compliance.

With Personnel Checks you can be registered and up and running with RTW Checks in a matter of minutes. Our system ensures the most up-to-date RTW verification and you can rest assured that your RTW Checks are completed in line with the UK Government’s Digital Identity and Trust Framework.

How Personnel Checks runs RTW Checks

Step 1: Registration

Applicants register as users on the Personnel Checks platform to start the process.
Step 2: Documentation

Applicants then upload documentation which confirms their right to work in the UK.
Step 3: Verification

Using advanced technology and identity databases, the right-to-work status of the applicant is verified.
Step 4: Notification

You will be notified of the result, which will automatically be recorded on your account.

Why Personnel Checks?

We’ve been getting DBS Checks done for our customers for over two decades. Working across every sector and delivering services for both the public and private sectors, we’re experts in creating screening processes that fit your specific requirements. Working with Personnel Checks you benefit from:

Industry Leading Technology: Reduce admin time and cost with advanced features like DBS Update Service Status Checks and Online ID Verification.
Seamless Candidate Experience: With our dedicated candidate support team and streamlined application process, you can be confident your candidates are in good hands.
5-Star Customer Service: Enjoy expert support from the highest-rated customer service agents in the industry and always know where you stand with your compliance.

Get in touch today to partner with the UK’s highest-rated background screening firm. We’re ready when you are!

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Frequently asked questions

Yes! The Personnel Checks platform empowers you to complete your RTW checks completely digitally, regardless of where your employees might be. This makes your life far easier if you operate a remote or hybrid business model.
For British and Irish passport holders using digital identity verification through Yoti. For non-UK nationals, you can use the government’s share code system.
Yes, all UK employers are legally required to verify the Right to Work of every employee before they start employment.
Right-to-Work checks must be completed before employment begins to ensure compliance and avoid penalties.
For British and Irish nationals, once verified, the check lasts for the duration of employment.
For non-UK nationals, follow-up checks may be required if their work eligibility is time-limited. However, the exact time period would be unique for each person.

Yes, you can outsource RTW checks through Personnel Checks’ integrated service, allowing you to manage your verification processes with ease and compliance.
Pricing varies depending on whether the check is standalone or bundled with other services. Contact us for a custom quote.
For British and Irish nationals, a valid passport is sufficient. For non-UK nationals, a valid visa or biometric residence permit along with a share code may be required.
Volunteers do not need to undergo a RTW Check. However, there is a distinction between volunteers and voluntary workers, who do in fact need a RTW Check.
Voluntary workers are those that have some kind of contract or receive some sort of compensation for travel and expenses. Voluntary workers do need a RTW Check.