White paper: Navigating evolving compliance in recruitment

Adapting to the new Right to Work and pre-employment checks that are occurring in 2025-26

Are you prepared for the most significant changes to Right to Work legislation?

The UK Government’s proposed reforms will extend Right to Work checks to self-employed, gig economy, and limited company contractors, placing new statutory obligations on recruitment businesses and end-clients.

This whitepaper, developed in partnership with Stephen Rookes of Strategic Risk & Compliance Consultancy Limited, provides an expert-led breakdown of what these changes mean, when they’re likely to take effect, and how forward-thinking recruitment firms can turn compliance into a competitive advantage.

What you’ll learn

The latest and upcoming updates to Right to Work obligations

What the new immigration white paper proposes and its implications

How will these changes affect your onboarding and client responsibilities

The broader compliance context, including GDPR, AI regulations, employment law, etc

How to build future-proof processes to avoid penalties and reputational damage

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Expert Insights from Stephen Rookes

“These are not mere administrative changes, this is a strategic inflection point for the UK’s flexible labour market. Businesses that act now will not only meet compliance but set themselves apart.”
– Stephen Rookes, Director, Strategic Risk & Compliance Consultancy

With over two decades of experience and leadership roles across APSCo, IR35 advisory groups, and global recruitment operations, Stephen’s insights offer trusted, actionable guidance for navigating these changes.