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title: A guide to Right to Work checks - changes and the digital RtW scheme
description: A comprehensive guide to Right to Work checks, covering employer responsibilities, digital checks, identity verification, 2026 updates and common FAQs.
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# Employer's guide to right to work checks

## A guide for HR teams and recruiters exploring Right to Work guidance and the digital Right to Work scheme

## A guide to Right to Work

Right to Work checks are an essential part of compliant hiring, but understanding your responsibilities and the different ways to complete a check isn’t always straightforward.

As a certified Right to Work Digital Verification Service Provider (RtW DVSP), we’ve put together this practical FAQ guide to help you navigate Right to Work checks, including the latest changes introduced in October 2026.

IIn this guide, you’ll find:

- the importance of Right to Work checks
- how digital Right to Work checks work
- guidance on identity checks and preventing fraud
- what the October 2026 changes mean for organisations
- answers to common Right to Work questions

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