Right To Work Checks & Document Verification Training Course
Are you confident you're up to date with new Right to Work legislation and restrictions when employing Non-UK nationals?
Description
Right to Work & Document Verification: The Challenge for UK Employers
It has become increasingly challenging for UK employers to navigate the evolving immigration compliance landscape and ensure accurate Right to Work verification.
The risk of non-compliance is high, and a simple error can lead to substantial penalties - fines have tripled since February 2024 to £45,000 per illegal worker for a first offense and up to £60,000 for repeat offenses. With the shift to digital visas (eVisas) and the phasing out of physical Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs), correctly authenticating a worker's right to work has become more complex. For organisations hiring overseas workers, establishing robust verification procedures is no longer optional - it's essential for mitigating financial and legal risk.
Our training course cuts through the confusion, providing you with the practical knowledge to conduct compliant Right to Work checks. Learn to implement defensible procedures that reduce the risk of substantial fines and reputational damage, and secure your position in an increasingly regulated environment.
Agenda
09:30 Welcome and housekeeping
09:35 Context: Why checks matter
- Putting the day into context with case studies
- Standard documents you need to be aware of
10:20 Comfort break
10:30 Understanding immigration status & who can work for you
- Overview of visas which allow work
- European nationals: clarification of UKVI compliance depending on employment start date
- Humanitarian routes
- Indefinite leave to remain
- Family visas
- Hong Kong visas
- Points Based Sponsored visas: who can work for you?
- Skilled Workers
- Global Business Mobility
- Temporary Workers
- Talent visa
- Students
- Graduates
- High Potential Individuals
11:30 Comfort break
11:40 Right to work checks: Policy & practice
- Statutory Excuse What, Why, How, When
- What is the statutory excuse?
- Why is it so important?
- How do you obtain it?
- When do you need to do this?
- Statutory Excuse in Practice
- Manual checks
- What to copy – passports & other docs
- Online checks
- Employer Checking Service
- IDVT checks
- GDPR compliance
- Common issues: expired documents, non-British documents, agency workers etc.
- What to do if you cannot obtain evidence of right to work.
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Checking identity documents
- Acceptable documents (List A & List B) in more detail with tips
- The four steps to document checking
- Step 1: Imposter
- Step 2: Genuine document/security features
14:45 Comfort break
15:00 Checking identity documents (continued)
- Four steps to document checking (continued)
- Step 3: Counterfeit document/ signs of alteration
- Step 4: Sense check
- How good do you need to be?
- What to do if you spot an irregularity
16:15 Final questions and wrap up
16:30 End of workshop
What our delegates say
"Very informative, I left confident that I know what to look out for in ID documents and what documents are required for RTW check in different situations." - VIMA
"It was very informative and I really appreciated the trainers getting us involved rather than just talking at us." - Claranet
"Great informative course, provided good insight into the authenticity of ID documentation" - Dept. for Business Energy & Industrial Strategy
"Great presentation, like the interaction of the pm session" - Buckinghamshire Council
Who the Course is For
HR and recruitment professionals, administration, training, security, risk, compliance, legal, policy, vetting and screening, operations and all line managers and directors and staff with responsibility for Right to Work checks and non- UK employee recruitment.
Topics Covered
- Understand the latest updates and rule changes from the Home Office
- IDSP - Digital Right to Work checks
- Statutory Excuse: requirements to avoid penalties
- New requirements for employing EU citizens
- Legacy of Brexit and the EU Settlement Scheme on Right to Work
- Understand who can and cannot work in the UK and what happens if you get it wrong
- Get to grips with the latest rules for employing students
- Prevent illegal working: full clarification of all your legal responsibilities
- Verify a non-UK candidate's immigration status
- Understand what records you need to keep to prove RTW checks were made thoroughly
- Verify documentation: essential skills and tips
- Compare examples of real and fake documents
- Check and verify identity documentation from outside the UK, including
- passports
- photo ID and driving licenses
- birth certificates
- supporting documents
- stamps
- visas
FAQs
What does BFI specialise in?
BFI provides expert-led training in HR compliance, employment law, immigration for employers, union relations, workplace inclusion, and AI and talent solutions.
Who typically attends your courses?
Attendees include HR managers, legal teams, compliance officers, operations leaders, and public sector employers.
Are your trainers practitioners?
Yes. All trainers are experienced specialists; we feature practitioners from the public and private sectors as well as lawyers, policy advisers, former regulators, and consultants.
How do I book a course?
Choose an event on the website and click Register. You can pay online with a credit card or request an invoice.
Do you accept purchase orders?
Yes. Public and private-sector organisations may use PO numbers. These can be added during the registration process, or can be retrospectively added to am invoice if the place has been booked already.
We need to set you up as a Supplier, can you complete a form or send me over your company information?
Yes, we can do either; please contact us via info@bfi.co.uk
Can I get a PO number added to our invoice?
Yes, please send details through to info@bfi.co.uk or reply to us using your confirmation email
Do you offer group discounts?
Yes. Discounts for multiple bookings are automatically applied at checkout. For groups of over ten, it may be more cost-effective to run the course in-house. Call 01983 861133 for details
Can I transfer my place to another date or colleague?
Yes. Substitutions are free, and transfers are typically allowed within a set timeframe.
What is your cancellation policy?
BFI follows standard UK training-industry cancellation terms.
How are online courses delivered?
Training is delivered live via Zoom with interactive Q\&A and case-based discussion.
Will I receive slides and supporting materials?
Yes. Attendees receive slides, templates (where relevant), and many other useful documents and links.
Will I receive a copy of the event recording?
Our monthly subscription and webinar clients receive recordings of the live sessions; otherwise we do not record our courses to encourage confidential discussion and questions under the Chatham House Rule
What time zone are online events delivered in?
All events are delivered in UTC / London time unless otherwise stated
What is included in in-person events?
Full-day training includes refreshments, full documentation which is emailed prior to the event and networking opportunities.
Are your venues accessible?
Yes. All venues are fully accessible.
Are your courses CPD-certified?
Many courses are accredited by The CPD Certification Service.
Can I ask questions about my organisation’s situation?
Yes. Trainers answer questions during the session and can respond afterward.
Will the training help us prepare for an audit?
Yes, on our audit courses you will learn what triggers visits, what officers look for, and how to evidence compliance.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. All attendees receive a digital certificate of course completion.
Do you offer private or in-house training?
Yes. All courses can be tailored for your team. Visit https://bfi.co.uk/team-training/
Do you offer consultancy?
Yes. BFI offers policy reviews, audit preparation, HR compliance support, and workforce advisory services.