Right-to-work reform targets construction subbies

The government has launched a consultation on sweeping reforms to force construction firms to carry out ‘right to work’ checks for the self-employed as part of a fresh crackdown on illegal migrant working and rogue employers.Contractors hiring workers will be legally required to carry out checks confirming that anyone working in their name is eligible to work in the UK, bringing them in line with present checks needed for employees.
Until now, only individuals classed as employees ha