From 1 October 2026, the Right to Work (RtW) regime expands to include worker contracts, individual sub‑contractors, and online matching services. These critical changes are likely to require significant updates to contracting, onboarding and compliance processes across many sectors. And with civil penalties of up to £45,000 per illegal worker, rising to £60,000 for repeat breaches, and potential sponsor licence consequences, organisations should act now to be prepared.
These changes are especially relevant to organisations engaging workers outside traditional employment models, including:
- businesses using agency staff, labour suppliers or subcontracted services;
- contracting chains where work is passed through intermediaries;
- arrangements where a worker can provide a substitute;
- high-volume, shift-based or site-based operations where identity assurance is difficult to monitor in real time.
To help organisations understand the impact of these changes and prepare effectively, we will be hosting a webinar on 3 September 2026.
Our speakers from the Immigration, Employment and Commercial teams will discuss the key reforms, their impact on workforce engagement models and contracting arrangements, and the practical steps organisations should be taking now to prepare for the new regime.
Where and when?
Zoom webinar at 12:00-13:00 on 3 September 2026.