6. Eligibility of Right to Work in the UK

From 1 October 2026, the Right to Work Scheme is being extended to cover additional working arrangements, with new provisions for extended liability in certain contractual arrangements.

This practical resource bundle provides the guidance and tools organisations need to understand the changes, identify when Right to Work checks may be required and take appropriate steps to help prevent illegal working.

The bundle includes:

• Guidance – Extended Liability Right to Work Guidance for Managers: providing practical guidance to help managers understand the changes, their responsibilities and how the new requirements may apply in practice.

• Form – Right to Work SME Workforce Assessment: setting out the key steps organisations should take to prepare for the changes and ensure appropriate checks and processes are in place.

• Policy – Eligibility to Work in the UK: providing a practical policy framework for preventing illegal working and managing right to work checks.