Immigration webinar: Right to work checks - Are you ready for 1 October 2026?

Many HR professionals will be accustomed to updates being issued by the Home Office on right to work check guidance, but the changes coming on 1 October are different. With relatively little fanfare, the changes represent the most fundamental that we have seen since the introduction of the civil penalty regime in 2008; and include a broadening of the scenarios and working arrangements in which an organisation could have liability in the absence of a statutory excuse.

Whether you are an HR professional, in-house lawyer, compliance officer, or business leader, this webinar will help you to ensure you are prepared for the new regime.

Webinar agenda

1. Welcome and Introduction (5 minutes)

1. 1. • Opening remarks and overview of the session

2. The Changing Landscape: UK Right to Work Checks (15 minutes)

1. 1. • Summary of the core right to work check framework; and the key changes being introduced
      • The broad definition of employee/worker
      • The nature of the new extended liability provisions

3. Compliance in Practice (15 minutes)

1. 1. • Overview of the duties for employers conducting right to work checks
      • Key considerations in respect of Digital Verification Services (formerly known as Identity Document Validation Technology (IDVT) providers)
      • Record-keeping and audit requirements

4. Practical implications of extended liability on Commercial Contracts and Service Arrangements (15 minutes)

1. 1. • Right to work obligations in outsourcing and supply chain arrangements
      • Reviewing and updating commercial contracts to reflect new requirements
      • Managing risk where third-party providers supply labour
      • Contractual protections and indemnities

5. Practical Steps for Organisations (10 minutes)

1. 1. • How to conduct a focused review of your workforce and supplier arrangements
      • Updating contracts, policies, procedures, and managing communications with sub-contractors
      • In-house training priorities for internal RTW check team

6. Q&A (15 minutes)

1. 1. • Opportunity for attendees to raise questions and discuss specific scenarios

7. Closing Remarks and Next Steps (5 minutes)

1. 1. • Summary of key takeaways
      • Further resources and follow-up support

Whether you are an HR director responsible for work visa sponsorship/recruitment or an individual building your life in the UK on a work or family visa, this session will help to provide insight to help you prepare for the changes to come.

Register for the event here 

DATE

Tuesday 29 September 2026

TIME

09.30 – 10.30am

LOCATION

Online, Microsoft Teams

DISCLAIMER

This webinar is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Professional legal advice should be obtained before taking, or refraining from taking, any action as a result of the contents of this seminar.