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Right to work checks set to extend beyond “employees”

By Erin McKirdy and Claudia Pert
February 5, 2026
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On our website, we analyse new legislation, which expands illegal working liability well beyond “employees”. With penalties of up to £60,000 per illegal worker and key Home Office guidance still emerging, businesses should revisit who must do RTW checks and how they evidence the statutory excuse. You can read our insight here.

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Erin McKirdy

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Claudia Pert

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Claudia is an associate in Dentons' People, Reward and Mobility team, focusing on UK employment law. Claudia has experience in both contentious and non-contentious areas of employment law, ranging from advisory and transactional matters through to tribunal litigation. Her employment litigation experience includes acting on behalf of employers in defending unfair dismissal and discrimination claims. Claudia's experience also includes advising clients on ad hoc HR queries, disciplinary and grievance procedures, and reviewing contracts, company handbooks and policies. From a transactional perspective, Claudia has assisted with employment advice on corporate transactions, including due diligence exercises and reviewing employment provisions of transaction documents.

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