Avoiding discrimination while preventing illegal working: code of practice, 2014
Guidance for employers on how to avoid discrimination when carrying out right to work checks.
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Employers must carry out right to work checks on their employees. This code of practice provides practical guidance on how to avoid illegal discrimination when carrying out the checks.
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If you’re reasonably satisfied that the worker has an outstanding application with the Home Office that was made before their previous leave expired or has an outstanding appeal against a Home Office decision, you can get a Positive Verification Notice from the Employer Checking Service.
Last updated 2 March 2022 + show all updates
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Added draft code of practice for employers: avoiding unlawful discrimination while preventing illegal working, March 2022.
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Because of coronavirus (COVID-19) there are temporary changes to the way you can check documents. Added a link to guidance about the adjusted process.
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added link to new online Employer Checking Service tool
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First published.