There are three key steps to a manual right-to-work check. To establish a statutory excuse, you must complete all three steps. These include:
- Obtain – You must obtain the original versions of one or more of the acceptable documents.
- Check – You must check the validity of the document(s) in the presence of the applicant.
- Copy – You must make and retain a clear copy of the document(s) and record the date the check was made.
For some non-UK nationals, you can also complete an online check which follows a different process than a manual check of original documents. Applicants can share their right to work with you by using the Home Office online right-to-work checking service. To view an individual’s right to work online, the applicant must provide a share code to allow you to access the GOV.UK ‘view a job applicants’ right to work page’.
