People Management: UK Right to Work Check Changes: What Businesses Need to Know

In People Management, Partner Naomi Goldshtein outlines how expanded UK right to work requirements, effective from 1 October 2026, will impact employers. The changes extend compliance obligations beyond direct employees to agency workers, contractors, subcontractors, gig economy workers and service providers.

Naomi encourages businesses to review how their workforce is engaged and gain a clear understanding of who is carrying out work on their behalf. She advises employers to map all workforce categories and contractual arrangements, including contingent labour and subcontracting models, and ensure relevant teams are prepared for the expanded compliance requirements and responsibilities.

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