Right to work policy template
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This model right to wok policy outlines managers’ responsibilities with regards to ensuring that staff they recruit have the right to work in the UK.
Right to work policy
1 Overview
1.1 Employers must examine specific documents to ensure that employees and workers have the legal right to work in the UK.
1.2 While it is the individual's obligation to gain the right to work and submit the necessary documents, it is ultimately [Company]'s responsibility to guarantee that all of its employees have the right to work in the UK. If [Company] is discovered to be hiring someone without the proper papers, it will be held liable.
2 Scope
2.1 This policy applies to permanent, fixed term and casual staff equally.
3 General principles
3.1 Acceptable documents
3.1.1 There are two lists of documents that are accepted as proof of a worker's permission to work in the United Kingdom. List A contains documentation proving an indefinite right to work in the UK, whereas List B contains documents proving a restricted right. Additional inspections will be necessary for List B documents.
On the gov.uk website, the Home Office provides a checklist that includes both listings.
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This Right to work policy template aims to offer you a versatile and customisable tool, serving as a solid foundation for your needs. Utilise it to ensure consistency, enhance accuracy, and save valuable time.
Adapt it to suit your unique requirements, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in your HR processes.
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