What is a Right to Work check?

Created by Teresa Fouche, Modified on Mon, 29 Dec, 2025 at 9:40 AM by Teresa Fouche

A Right to Work (RTW) check confirms that an individual is legally allowed to work in the UK. Employers are required to verify and record this before employment begins.

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