Right to Work Checks: Fast, Home Office Compliant Digital Verification
Every UK employer has a legal obligation to confirm that their employees have the right to work in the UK. Failing to do so can lead to heavy fines, reputational damage, or even criminal penalties.
At Checking Your Staff, we make this process simple and fully compliant. Through our trusted partner Onfido, a UK Government-certified Identity Service Provider (IDSP), we deliver instant digital Right to Work checks that meet the latest Home Office IDVT (Identity Verification Technology) standards.
What Is a Right to Work Check?
A Right to Work Check verifies that an employee or contractor has valid permission to work in the UK. It’s a mandatory step for all employers and forms part of the Home Office’s illegal working prevention framework.
Employers who complete a compliant Right to Work check before onboarding staff receive a statutory excuse, legal protection against civil penalties if the employee is later found not to have work eligibility.
By using our secure online platform, you can complete and record compliant checks in minutes, with all results stored safely for your audit trail.
How Our Right to Work Checks Work
Using Onfido’s government-approved IDVT technology, our Right to Work process is quick, accurate, and fully automated.
Here’s how it works:
✅ Validates Document Type – Confirms the authenticity of passports, biometric residence permits, or identity cards.
✅ Runs MRZ Authentication on UK Passports – Scans and verifies the machine-readable zone for tamper protection.
✅ Multi-Point Algorithm Check – Performs advanced data and image validation on all submitted documents.
✅ Photo & Video Matching – Matches the applicant’s live video or selfie to their ID photo for robust identity verification.
✅ Instant Decision – Provides a clear “Pass” or “Refer” result within seconds.
This digital process eliminates manual checking errors, provides a secure audit trail, and ensures instant Home Office compliance.
Why Digital Right to Work Checks Matter
Since the Home Office introduced Digital Identity Verification (IDVT) for remote and hybrid workforces, employers can now verify candidates’ identities without physical document inspection, saving time and improving accuracy.
Digital checks help employers to:
- Maintain full legal compliance with Home Office regulations
- Onboard staff faster and remotely
- Reduce fraud and identity risks
- Provide a seamless experience for new hires
- Keep digital records for easy auditing
Our partnership with Onfido, a certified UK IDSP, ensures all checks meet official standards and protect your business from compliance breaches.
Combine Right to Work Checks with Other Screening Services
Right to Work verification is often part of a broader pre-employment screening process. Many of our clients combine this check with:
🔍 Financial Checks – To assess financial integrity and FCA compliance
🔐 DBS Criminal Record Checks – To identify any convictions or cautions
🌍 Global Sanctions Checks – To ensure no regulatory or watchlist matches
📄 Employment References – To confirm experience and career history
Integrating these checks provides a complete, compliant hiring solution for any UK employer.
Who Needs Right to Work Checks?
All UK employers must perform Right to Work checks before hiring staff, whether they are permanent, temporary, or contract workers.
These checks are especially important for sectors such as:
- 🏢 All UK businesses covered by Home Office Right to Work guidance
- 💼 Recruitment and staffing agencies
- 🧹 Cleaning and facilities management companies
- 💰 Financial and professional services
- 🔐 Security and BS7858-compliant roles
- 🏥 Healthcare, care, and NHS services
No matter your industry, we make it simple to meet your compliance obligations.
Why Choose Checking Your Staff?
- ⚡ Instant results through our secure online platform
- 🔒 Government-certified partner (Onfido) for reliable identity verification
- 💷 Transparent pricing and no hidden fees
- 🧩 Integration with full pre-employment vetting services
- 🗣️ Friendly, UK-based compliance support team
We help employers of all sizes carry out fast, legally compliant Right to Work checks, keeping your recruitment process smooth and stress-free.
Get In Touch
Need to carry out Right to Work checks for your employees or contractors?
Our expert team will help you implement a compliant, instant verification process.
📞 Phone: 0333 339 0021
✉️ Email: enquiries@checkingyourstaff.co.uk
🏢 Address:
Checking Your Staff
PO Box 381, Mirfield, WF13 9GB
Checking Your Staff – Trusted UK provider of Right to Work checks, identity verification and pre-employment screening.