Guidance
Draft codes of practice on illegal working penalties
This draft code of practice sets out the prescribed checks that employers should conduct to avoid a civil penalty in the event of illegal working.
Documents
Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-4546-1 , E03016066 11/23
Unnumbered act paper
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Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-4546-1 , E03016066 11/23
Unnumbered act paper
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Details
This draft code has been laid in draft and will come into force on 22 January 2024 or, if later, the 21st day after the day on which it is made.
Employers have a key role to play in preventing illegal working in the UK. They do this by carrying out right to work checks on people before employing them, to make sure they are allowed to do the work in question.
Updates to this page
Published 15 November 2023