UK Government Mandates Right-to-Work Checks for Gig Economy Employers, Raising Administrative Challenges
In April, the UK government announced new regulations requiring gig economy and zero-hours employers to conduct right-to-work checks on their workers. This mandate, previously applicable to traditional employers, now extends to those hiring flexible, on-demand workers. The Home Office's decision aims to ensure that all gig economy workers are legally eligible to work in the UK. However, this new requirement is expected to introduce significant administrative burdens, particularly for smaller employers in the gig economy sector. Jonathon Insley, a partner at Ellisons Solicitors, highlighted that businesses relying on flexible labor will face increased administrative tasks to comply with these checks. 
