UK Compliance & Right-to-Work
Practical, plain-English guidance for UK small business owners on right-to-work checks, share codes, GDPR, and employment law. Updated for 2026.
BRP Card Expiry — What UK Employers Must Do (2026)
A worker's Biometric Residence Permit is expiring — what must you do as their UK employer? This guide covers the exact steps to take, what to check, and how to maintain your statutory excuse.
Digital Right-to-Work Checks (IDSP) — UK Employer Guide 2026
Since April 2022, UK employers can use certified Identity Document Validation Technology (IDVT) providers to conduct digital right-to-work checks for British and Irish citizens. Here is how it works.
How to Do a Follow-Up Right-to-Work Check (UK Employer Guide)
When a worker's visa or pre-settled status is about to expire, you must conduct a follow-up right-to-work check before it does. Here is exactly how to do it and what to record.
How Long Is a Share Code Valid? (And What Happens When It Expires)
A UK share code is valid for 90 days from the date it is generated — not from the visa expiry date. Here is what employers need to know about share code validity, expiry and follow-up checks.
Right-to-Work Documents: List A vs List B Explained (UK 2026)
What are List A and List B documents for UK right-to-work checks? This guide explains which documents belong to each list, what action to take, and how to avoid a £60,000 penalty.
Right-to-Work Fines: The £60,000 Penalty Explained (2026)
How does the UK's illegal working civil penalty work? What triggers the £60,000 fine, how is it reduced, and how does conducting a right-to-work check give you a full statutory excuse?
Right-to-Work Record Keeping: What UK Employers Must Store (2026)
UK employers must keep right-to-work check records for the duration of employment plus two years. This guide covers exactly what to store, how long to keep it, and what counts as compliant evidence.
Share Code for EU Settled Status — Complete Employer Guide (2026)
How EU, EEA and Swiss nationals with settled or pre-settled status generate a share code, what it shows employers, and how to conduct the right-to-work check correctly.
Share Code Expired — What UK Employers Must Do (2026)
A worker's share code has expired — here is exactly what you must do as a UK employer to stay compliant with right-to-work law and avoid a £60,000 fine.
Share Code vs BRP Card — What's the Difference for UK Employers?
Share codes and BRP cards both relate to a worker's immigration status — but they serve different purposes. This guide explains what each one is, when to use each, and which one you need for a right-to-work check.
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