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Does the employer still have to carry out the right to work check if using an IDSP?

Yes. The IDSP will check the individual’s identity using (usually) their passport.  The employer must then review the output report provided by the IDSP, check the appearance of the prospective employee is consistent and retain evidence that this check has been conducted.

Read more about this and other questions in our

Right to work checks and civil penalties section.

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