How to do a right-to-work check in the UK: BRP, BRC and FWP holders
24 June 2022
As of 6 April 2022, it is mandatory for employers to carry out online right-to-work (‘RTW’) checks for individuals holding a biometric residence permit (‘BRP’), biometric residence card (‘BRC’) or frontier work permit (‘FWP’) using the Home Office’s online RTW check service. It is no longer permissible to conduct RTW checks using a physical BRP, BRC or FWP.
In this video, Nicolette Bostock sets out the steps employers need to take in order to complete a right-to-work check.
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