A wrong right-to-work check lands the fine and the awkward client call on you. Done properly, it's quick, and it's the first thing an audit looks for.
Use the correct method for their status
Manual document check, a Home Office online check (share code), or IDVT through a certified provider.
Check before they start
The check must be completed before the employment or assignment begins.
Keep a clear copy or record
Retain the evidence in the format the scheme requires, stored securely.
Log the date you checked
The date the check was carried out, recorded in the placement file.
Diarise time-limited status
Set a follow-up date to re-check before any visa or permission expires.
Don't rely on the client's word
If you are the employer of record, the duty, and the liability, are yours.
Do it once, properly
A right-to-work check that's the same every time protects the whole placement. Batiq&Co builds the process so it's consistent and audit-proof by default.
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