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Is it normal for an employer to ask about right to work in the UK in an interview

Anony345533

In a phone interview?

Reply 1

De Montfort University

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Original post by Anony345533

In a phone interview?

Hiya!

Employers have a right to ask whether you are legally entitled to work in the UK. It is also their responsibility to verify whether they hire someone who has the right to work in the UK. Therefore, it is becoming a popular question during the interview stage or even at the very beginning when you complete the application form.

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Take care,

Julia
Psychology student
De Montfort University

Reply 2

Tracey_W

Original post by Anony345533

In a phone interview?

Yes they have a legal obligation to ask any potential employees about there legal rights to work in the UK, whether this is during a interview or providing evidence during the application process then you have to provide whatever right to work documents to them.

Agree with what the person said about it in reply 1.