Open consultation

'Right to work' draft code of practice for employers: avoiding unlawful discrimination

• From: Home Office
• Published: 15 April 2026

Summary

Consultation on proposed amendments to the Home Office code of practice for employers.

This consultation closes at
11:59pm on 29 April 2026

Consultation description

This consultation seeks views on proposed amendments to the Home Office code of practice for employers on avoiding unlawful discrimination while preventing illegal working.

This consultation is aimed at all employers who carry out right to work checks and those who will be brought into scope of the Right to Work Scheme later this year.

Documents

Draft code of practice for employers: Avoiding unlawful discrimination while preventing illegal working

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Ways to respond

Email to:

righttorentandrighttowork@homeoffice.gov.uk

Published 15 April 2026