Right to Work Checks
Every employer is responsible for making sure their employees are legally entitled to work in the UK and could face a civil penalty notice or conviction if they don’t. Check potential employees' right to work online with trusted employer checks from Checks Direct.
Make every check count
- Register for a free account
- Apply for checks
- Expert application review
- Receive your results
Fast turnaround and accurate results
First class service and support
Do all employers need to conduct Right to Work checks?
All employers in the UK are responsible for ensuring their employees have the right to work. This applies to your permanently or temporarily contracted employees, those on apprenticeships and prospective applicants.
Our employer Right to Work check services are designed to make compliance simpler, whether you are checking UK right to work for a few employees or thousands. Our bespoke service also isn’t limited to a specific industry. We’re suited to all sorts of employers, from SMEs to multinational corporations, who require smart solutions.
Our process
Our online process is accessible and straightforward thanks to our bespoke system. ISO 14001, 9001 and 27001 Certified, we provide a secure, reliable and efficient service that can be tailored to your needs.
We go above and beyond to provide first-class customer care, and one-to-one expert advice is available every step of the way from our dedicated and accredited team.
Register easily online for free
You can set up an account in a matter of minutes, submit applications on our user-friendly portal and manage checks on your dashboard.
Apply for checks
To ensure efficiency, our team will use their expertise to check your applications. We will make sure the information is accurate and valid.
Receive your results
You will be notified when the results are ready. Our fast turnaround provides confirmation of your checks and peace of mind.
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Right to Work check pricing
Our competitive pricing ensures organisations can maintain regulatory compliance and operational integrity without excessive costs. We offer transparent, cost-effective rates with no hidden fees, enabling you to conduct all necessary checks efficiently across your entire workforce.
| No of Checks | Cost ex VAT | Cost inc VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Rate | £6.29 | £7.55 |
| 51 – 300 | £5.88 | £7.05 |
| 301 – 750 | £5.46 | £6.55 |
| 751 – 1000 | £5.04 | £6.05 |
| 1001+ | £3.04 | £3.65 |
Benefits of Right to Work checks with us
Carrying out right to work screening is crucial for adherence and safeguarding. We help you save time, money and resources. You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:
Legal Compliance
Ensure adherence to immigration laws and avoid potential legal penalties.
Online Checks
Efficient and user-friendly checks available through our online platform.
Accurate Verification
Reliable results from advanced technology & database integrations.
Reduced Risk
Minimise the risk of hiring individuals without proper work authorisation.
ISO-Certified Security
Secure data handling with ISO-certification for sensitive information.
Efficient Management
Easily manage high volumes of checks in one place with our platform.
What is a Right to Work check?
A Right to Work Check is used to prevent illegal working and involves checking documents to ensure compliance with Home Office guidance. We use the latest technology and digital solutions to make our checks easy to use.
These checks are essential to protect employers and employees against illegal migration and labour market abuse. This includes tax evasion, breaches of the national minimum wage and, in the most serious cases, the exploitation of vulnerable people and modern slavery.
Online Right to Work checks for employers
Checks Direct provides a streamlined, compliant online Right to Work check service for UK employers, enabling verification for single or multiple candidates quickly and securely. With robust technology to confirm employee eligibility, Checks Direct’s portal simplifies the process, helping employers meet legal standards while handling small batches or bulk verifications. This efficient, user-friendly solution minimises onboarding time, making it easier for businesses to ensure compliance with right-to-work regulations.
Make every check count
Keep your organisation and people safe with our independent and verified checks.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
In all cases, Right to Work checks should be completed before an applicant’s employment starts. There’s no restriction on when the check may be performed. For example, it could be performed immediately before the employment starts, including on the same day.
If an employer has an applicant they want to employ, it’s the applicant’s responsibility to provide the right evidence of their right to work. As an employer, you can keep the job open for as long as you want but you’re not obliged to if you need to recruit someone quickly.
There are a range of punishments for non-compliance with the law. You can be sent to jail for up to five years and face an unlimited fine if you knowingly employ someone who didn’t have the right to work in the UK, or even if you had reasonable cause to believe they weren’t allowed to work. You can also face civil penalties of up to £20,000 for each illegal worker you employ if you don’t carry out checks or do them properly.
If you’re not satisfied that the evidence belongs to the applicant or you believe it is false or forged, you should not employ them.
Employers must keep clear copies of documents and evidence for the duration of the individual’s employment and for a further two years after they leave the employer. As a responsible employer, you should keep these securely in line with data protection requirements. It’s advised that you date the copies and you should be able to produce them quickly if they’re requested.
To complete online Right to Work ID Checks, you need to register with us and set up the applicant on our system. Our system is integrated with Credas. It sends an invitation for applicants to download a smartphone application and login using registration codes. They will be asked to take a ‘selfie.’ The ID Check system uses facial recognition technology, called Liveness Verification, to confirm that the self-taken picture is a real person. Then it will be ask the applicant to upload the documents requested by the employer. Please note: This service can’t be used in place of original sighting of documents. You will still need to see the applicant’s original documents.
In the UK, it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that their employees have the right to work. Employers must carry out checks to verify that potential employees are legally allowed to work in the country. This includes reviewing and retaining copies of relevant documents or using online verification services to confirm the individual’s right to work status.
Yes, a right to work check can be done online. Employers can use digital verification services, such as Checks Direct, to confirm an individual’s right to work status. These services often involve checking information against government databases and using secure online platforms to verify that the employee has the necessary legal permissions. This method streamlines the verification process and ensures compliance with legal requirements.
A right to work check is a process used to verify that an individual is legally permitted to work in a specific country. In the UK, this involves confirming that a potential employee has the necessary immigration status or work authorisation.
Supporting services
Our additional services can be used alongside Right to Work checks to provide comprehensive compliance and peace of mind.
