Check the eligibility of your workers

Introduction

If you plan to employ someone, you need to make sure that they are entitled to work in the UK before they start working for you.

You must make the necessary checks even if you are sure they have the right to work here.

This interactive tool provides help and information for employers to make the necessary checks on potential staff. It will take you through all the steps you need to complete to ensure that a person is legally allowed to work in the UK.

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Subjects covered in this guide

• Introduction
• Am I employing workers legally?

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