Recruitment background checks

New and updated

• Type:

  Employment law manual

  Immigration rules and right to work

  Updated to reflect that the high potential individual route is open from 30 May 2022.

• Type:

  How to

  How to deal with an employee who no longer has the right to work in the UK

  Updated to reflect that the relevant date for applications for exceptional assurance, for foreign nationals who are unable to leave the UK due to coronavirus, has been further extended to 30 June 2022.

• Type:

  Good practice manual

  Managing job offers and getting ready to welcome a new starter

  Updated to include changes to the rules on checking eligibility to work in the UK.

• Type:

  Policies and documents

  Letter asking a job applicant to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK

  Updated to reflect changes to the rules on right to work checks and the documents in List A and List B, effective 6 April 2022.

• Type:

  Policies and documents

  Letter confirming start date of employment subject to proof of permission to work in the UK

  Updated to reflect changes to the rules on right to work checks, effective 6 April 2022.

• Date:

  6 April 2022

  Type:

  Commentary and analysis

  Employing Ukrainian citizens: Options for entering and staying in the UK

  The UK Government has responded to the crisis in Ukraine with a number of immigration concessions and visa schemes that aim to simplify entry requirements for Ukrainian citizens. Law firm Fragomen explores the considerations for UK employers that are seeking to welcome Ukrainian citizens into their workforce.

• Type:

  Quick reference

  Proof of right to work in the UK - copying of documents requirements

  Updated with changes to right to work checks in force from 6 April 2022.

• Type:

  FAQs

  What steps must an employer take to ensure that a job applicant has the right to work in the UK?

• Type:

  FAQs

  How can employers avoid race discrimination when taking steps to guard against illegal working?

• Type:

  Employment law manual

  Job applicants with convictions

  Updated to reflect the reduction in DBS certificate fees, effective from 6 April 2022.