From Thursday, 1st July 2021, the way in which employers check EEA citizens' Right to Work in the UK will change.
As of today - EU, EEA and Swiss citizens will no longer be able to use their passport or ID card to prove their Right to Work (Irish citizens can continue to use their passport and/or passport card).
Instead, UK employers will need to check their Right to Work online using a 'share code' (given to those who have secured Pre-Settled or Settled Status) and the workers' date of birth. For EEA workers who hold an alternative immigration status (i.e. Frontier Workers Permit), they can prove their Right to Work by providing an original copy of their immigration documentation.
Failure to comply with the new legislation may result in a civil penalty.
For more information and assistance with carrying out a Right to Work check, you should contact the Employer Enquiry Helpline in the first instance on: 0300 790 6268.
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