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GOV.UK Right to Work Checking Service vs WPC RightToWork

What both publish

FactGOV.UK Right to Work Checking ServiceWPC RightToWork
AudienceThe employer’s guide explains how employers check people before employing them to make sure they are allowed to work in the UK.The maker lists businesses of all sizes, HR professionals, hospitality businesses, and commercial sectors as intended users.
PurposeThe service lets employers check a job applicant’s right to work in the UK.WPC RightToWork automates employers’ UK right-to-work checks for job applicants.
SupportThe page lists the Employer Enquiry helpline, available Monday to Thursday from 9am to 4:45pm and Friday from 9am to 4:30pm.Support hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday to Friday, excluding English public holidays; WPC aims to respond to urgent queries within two working hours.

GOV.UK Right to Work Checking Service plans

  • GOV.UK Right to Work Checking ServiceFree
  • Right to work checking serviceFree

WPC RightToWork plans

  • Basic£10, paid once
  • Small£160 a year
  • Medium£620 a year
  • Large£1,650 a year
  • High-volume hiringPriced on request

Pick GOV.UK Right to Work Checking Service if…

It suits UK employers checking applicants’ permission to work, especially those handling time-limited permission or manual document checks. Employers hiring British or Irish citizens need another checking route because those citizens cannot obtain share codes.

Pick WPC RightToWork if…

It suits businesses, HR professionals, hospitality businesses, and commercial sectors that need to check applicants and monitor employee work status. Employers should note that they retain responsibility for statutory obligations.

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