GOV.UK Right to Work Checking Service vs Rightcheck

GOV.UK Right to Work Checking Service lets employers check a job applicant’s permission to work in the UK. To start an online check, an employer needs the applicant’s date of birth and right to work share code; the result shows permitted work types and, when permission is time-limited, how long it lasts. British and Irish citizens cannot get share codes, so employers must check physical documents or use an identity service provider offering Identity Document Validation Technology. The accompanying employer guidance covers initial checks, acceptable documents, and follow-up checks. Employers must check again when time-limited permission is due to expire. For manual checks, they must record the check date and keep document copies throughout employment and for two years after it ends, while following data protection law. In specified cases where an applicant cannot show documents or online immigration status, employers must ask the Home Office to check status and keep the resulting Positive Verification Notice. The service is web-based and free. The page also lists an Employer Enquiry helpline with weekday hours.

Rightcheck digitises Right to Work, DBS, and other identity checks for recruitment and HR processes. It supports checks in the UK and Republic of Ireland, including criminal record DBS and Proof of Address checks, using physical documents, digital methods, or share codes. Candidates use an app to submit information and identity documents, with tailored messages and automated reminders to guide them. Recruiters can perform checks in a mobile app, receive approval notifications, and complete mandatory Home Office imposter checks. An HR portal gives organisations visibility into checks and outcomes. The maker says Right to Work checks are often automatically approved in under 60 seconds. Rightcheck integrates with popular HR and ATS platforms, with integration support at no additional cost. It is available on Android, iOS, and web, and includes API access, document capture, status reminders, and an audit trail. Pricing is available on request. The maker says candidate data is encrypted, securely transmitted, and wiped from the recruiter’s device. It also lists GDPR compliance, ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications, and approved Home Office IDSP supplier status. Customers receive one-to-one onboarding and training, online support, materials, and tutorials.