Fair Work Agency
Compliance Checklist
10 things every UK employer must check before the Fair Work Agency launches in April 2026. Penalties up to £45,000 per worker. Are you ready?
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What the Fair Work Agency Means for You
The Fair Work Agency is the UK government's new single enforcement body for employment law. It amalgamates multiple agencies into one — with the power to conduct unannounced visits to any business and audit right-to-work compliance.
Most UK employers assume they're compliant because they ask candidates “Do you have the right to work?” at interview. That is not a compliance check. If you can't prove you verified documents before Day 1, you have no statutory excuse — and no defence in an audit.
This checklist covers the 10 most critical compliance requirements — from document verification to audit readiness — so you know exactly where your business stands.