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UK Right to Work Checks: What Changes on 1 October 2026

The UK's right-to-work regime is about to change in a way that will affect far more organisations than many realise. From 1 October 2026, compliance obligations will extend well beyond traditional employees, reaching contractors, agency workers, platform-based workers and complex supply chains.

Authors:

Roberta Imperial, Managing Associate, Employment, roberta.imperial@mishcon.com; Dean Joshua Oamen, Associate, Employment