Run a right to work check

Every worker needs a valid right to work check before they start. British and Irish citizens are checked once and are not counted again.

Before you start. You have the worker's share code and date of birth, or their email.

Step by step

1. 01

   Open Immigration

   Open People, then Immigration. The Right to work tab lists everyone to check, verified and due a recheck.

2. 02

   Ask for a share code

   Copy or email the secure link so workers send their share code without logging in.

3. 03

   Record the check

   Run the online check on gov.uk and record the outcome. The Empliora browser extension can fill and file it for you.

4. 04

   Set your recheck policy

   Go to Settings, then Right to work checks, to choose how often time limited workers are rechecked.

Next guide

Manage DBS checks

Certificates, the Update Service and yearly status checks.

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