Key Points
- The United Kingdom introduced new rules under its Right to Work check requirements on February 8, 2024
Overview
The United Kingdom (UK) government introduced new rules under its Right to Work check (TRW) requirements on February 8, 2024. These changes include the following:
- An increase to the maximum civil penalty for non-compliance with the Right to Work Scheme. The civil penalty for employers will be raised to £45,000 per illegal worker for a first breach and £60,000 per illegal worker for repeat breaches
- Employers of a European Economic Area (EEA) citizen or non-EEA family member who have not applied under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) and have been employed since June 30, 2021, must correct their status or terminate the employee
- The government also removed the 28-day grace period for employees who did not apply under the EUSS
- Annex B: Employment of specific categories of workers to provide further information for employers offering supplementary employment to individuals with immigration permission on a sponsored work route
Looking Ahead
Continue to check the UK government’s website for the latest updates and information.
Written by: Jessie Butchley, Global Immigration Writer, Envoy Global
Source: Home Office of the United Kingdom
