The UK Trust Framework is here… Is your organisation prepared for the changes to right to work checks?

Guest blog by Amiqus

Pre-employment checks are changing

The UK Trust Framework is changing the way digital identity verification is carried out in the UK. From October 2022, recruiters and employers will have to start using UK government certified identity service providers (IDSPs) to carry out digital right to work checks or go back to meeting candidates in person to manually verify their documents. Businesses who want to continue to run DBS criminal record checks digitally will also be required to use a certified IDSP.

With the pre-employment check changes coming into effect from the 1st of October,  it is crucial for businesses to start working with a certified IDSP for their pre-employment checks and processes.

What is UK Trust Framework and how will it impact the recruitment sector?

For businesses operating in the recruitment sector, Trust Framework provides a clear set of standards for digital identity verification and a marketplace to select certified IDSPs.

To help you understand the UK Trust Framework and its impact on your business, we have compiled a guide. Download our guide to:

• Find out what is changing and what isn’t from the 1st of October
• Avoid penalties of up to £20,000 for not conducting the correct checks or not doing them properly
• Learn about the benefits of digital identity checking
• Ensure your onboarding and implementation processes are compliant with the upcoming changes

Download the FREE guide here.

 How can Amiqus help?

Amiqus is a government certified IDSP under the UK Trust Framework for both UK right to work and DBS criminal record checks. It is trusted by organisations across sectors, including the Scottish Government and NHS Business Service Authority.  Amiqus is proven to generate significant cost-savings by reducing the time taken to complete the pre-employment process by up to 80%.

Do you want to roll out these improved changes for your organisation? Speak to one of our experts and get ahead of the expected last-minute rush to set up a certified IDSP.

This is a guest blog contribution for the REC website. The views expressed by guest writers reflect the individual's personal opinions