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Home Office and HMRCNotice varies

Any employer

Who inspects
Home Office and HMRC
Notice
Can be unannounced.
What they check
Right-to-work checks for every worker, and pay at or above the National Minimum Wage.
Written for
Employers, HR and payroll

Be ready for the knock: Right to work and minimum wage

Notice varies

Can be unannounced. Source: GOV.UK: right to work checks

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When do I need to do a right-to-work check?

Before the person starts work, for every worker. If their permission is time-limited, you must do a follow-up check before it runs out.

Source: GOV.UK: check a job applicant's right to work

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