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Employer Right To Work Checks: Extended Liability From 1 October 2026
UK employer right to work checks are expanding on 1 October 2026 to cover workers, subcontractors, and gig economy arrangements, with civil penalties of up to £60,000 per worker extending beyond direct employers through contractual chains. Businesses must now review their engagement models, update contracts, and implement new verification systems to avoid liability for workers they may never have directly engaged.
Paris Smith LLP
