The Caterer: Casual Staff to Come Under New Right to Work Check Legislation

In an article for The Caterer, Senior Manager Louise Senior explains how proposed changes in the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill could reshape right to work compliance across the UK hospitality sector. The reforms would extend checks beyond traditional employees to include casual, agency and self-employed workers, creating new operational pressures for a sector built on flexible staffing.

Louise outlines practical steps for businesses to prepare, including auditing their workforce, reviewing agency practices and updating onboarding processes. With the government inviting employer input before finalising the measures, hospitality operators have an opportunity to share their views and support the development of workable, futureproof compliance requirements.

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