Illegal Working Penalties in Construction
How the New Extended Liability Rules Could Affect Contractors and Subcontractors The proposed expansion of the illegal working civil penalty regime is likely to be a major compliance issue for the construction sector. Construction sites often rely on layered subcontracting, labour-only subcontractors, agency labour, self-employed operatives and short-notice site mobilisation. That is exactly the type […]
Right-to-Work Reforms in Construction
Navigating New Right-to-Work Reforms: What Construction Firms Need to Know The UK government is consulting on proposals to extend right-to-work checks to self-employed workers and subcontractors in the construction sector. The aim is to close loopholes that have allowed illegal working while protecting legitimate businesses. For construction firms, the stakes are high. Failure to comply […]
UK Government’s Digital ID Scheme
What do we know so far about the Government’s Digital ID Scheme? The UK government is considering new rules that would make digital identity verification mandatory for employment, accessing certain public and private services. Key Points Digital ID would become a requirement for everyday services. The move is aimed at reducing fraud and increasing security. […]