Introduction to Checking Right to Work (RTW)
Do your staff need comprehensive training or updates on the latest Right to Work (RTW) check requirements? The Home Office requirements for conducting these checks are complex and subject to regular change, making it essential that your teams stay current with best practice and compliance standards.
Course Overview
This introduction and update will ensure your staff feel confident to tackle the potentially confusing process of RTW checking. Ideal for those new-to-the-role or existing teams that need to refresh skills and processes.
This half-day course can run at either 0930-1300 or 1300-1630.
Learning objectives:
- Know how to correctly carry out Right to Work checks
- Be abreast of the key immigration law updates
- Understand what a compliant policy looks like
- Ensure your organisation’s policies and procedures are compliant
Key training topics:
Legal updates and basics: Key immigration law updates, GDPR
- Understanding application routes
- The basics: checking, documents, FAQs, visa categories, what must be checked and when, checking in-person versus remotely
- GDPR essentials to ensure compliance
- Induction and onboarding: what has changed recently?
- Defining roles and responsibilities
What does a compliant policy look like?
- Remote managers: what can go wrong and what needs to be in a robust policy?
- Record keeping essentials and consequences
- Document verification: checking and potential consequences
- Outsourcing employment checks: pros and cons
Contact Details
Catherine Ouston,
Head of In-House Training
📥 teamtraining@bfi.co.uk
📞 +44(0)1983 861133
All in-house training includes:
End-to-end support: Pre-course SWOTs, tailored expert trainers, interactive learning, full documentation, and 3-month impact reviews.
What our delegates say:
"It was informative and interactive. Involving participants is great activity. Helps understanding what steps to follow while hiring."
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