Right to Work Checks Extended Liability

From 1 October 2026, Right to Work requirements are being extended beyond traditional employees.This means that businesses may also need to consider Right to Work checks for some workers, individual contractors and subcontractors, substitutes and individuals engaged through certain online platforms.What does this mean for you?If someone is personally carrying out work or services for your organisation, do not assume that a Right to Work check is unnecessary simply because they are described as self-employed, a contractor or a subcontractor.You should establish:who will actually carry out the work;how they are engaged;who has the contractual relationship with them;who is responsible for carrying out the Right to Work check; andwhat evidence will be retained.The organisation that directly…