Temporary arrangements for the right to work checks extended

The government has announced that the temporary arrangements for the right to work checks are to be extended.

In her article ‘Right to work’ (Taxation 5 August 2021) Linda Pullan explained that the arrangements - which included allowing employers to conduct checks via a video call – put in place at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic were due to end on 31 August 2021. However the Home Office has now confirmed that these temporary measures have been extended until 5 April 2022. This follows positive feedback from employers regarding remote checks. 

The Home Office will publish further guidance ahead of 5 April 2022 deadline. It has also initiated a review of specialist technology to support a digital system for the right to work checks. It intends to introduce a new digital solution which will enable many of those...