The Home Office is putting renewed focus on employer responsibility — not just when hiring someone, but when they actually arrive to start work. And with the rise in employment fraud, it’s a timely reminder.
To tackle this, the Home Office shared a recommendation with members of the ECHO Group (representatives of major UK employers) to undertake a clear, two-step approach:
Step 1: Pre-employment screening
Before anyone starts, employers must carry out and record the Right to Work check. This includes:
✅ The date the check was completed
✅ A photo of the applicant
✅ A copy of the passport bio page
✅ Copies of the applicant's eVisas
✅ Record any additional checks carried out
This forms the core compliance record — and must be stored securely and be inspection-ready.
Step 2: Day 1 imposter check
The recommendation is for a Day 1 Imposter Check to ensure that the person who turns up is the same individual the employment offer was made to and who undertook the pre-employment checks — before allowing the individual to begin work onsite.
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