The UK Home Office has confirmed that adjusted right to work checks will end on August 31, 2021 (inclusive).
Current Guidance for Employers up to August 31
- Ask the worker to submit a scanned copy or a photo of their original documents via email or using a mobile app
- Arrange a video call with the worker; ask them to hold up the original documents to the camera and check them against the digital copy of the documents; record the date you made the check and mark it as “adjusted check undertaken on [insert date] due to COVID-19
- If the worker has a current Biometric Residence Permit or Biometric Residence Card or has been granted status under the EU Settlement Scheme or the points-based immigration system employers may use the online right to work checking service while doing a video call – the applicant must give permission to view their details.
Guidance for Employers after September 1
- Check the applicant’s original documents, or
- Check the applicant’s right to work online, if they’ve provided their share code
- Employers do not need to carry out retrospective checks on those who had a COVID-19 adjusted check between March 30, 2020 and August 31, 2021 (inclusive).
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