The Home Office has published updated guidance on how to carry out right to work checks, why they need to be done and which documents can be used. The guidance, ‘An employer’s guide to right to work checks: 16 August 2017’ has been updated to include the changes set out on page 4 which include: (i) advice in respect of those who claim to have a right to work as a non-European Economic Area (EEA) family member of an EEA national; (ii) illegal working measures introduced by the Immigration Act 2016, including closure notices and compliance orders; and (iii) the employment of international students.
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This provides summary information and comment on the subject areas covered. Where employment tribunal and appellate court cases are reported, the information does not set out all of the facts, the legal arguments presented and the judgments made in every aspect of the case. Employment law is subject to constant change either by statute or by interpretation by the courts. While every care has been taken in compiling this information, we cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Specialist legal advice must be taken on any legal issues that may arise before embarking upon any formal course of action.
