Plans to force food delivery groups and other gig economy companies to check if those working for them are doing so illegally will reach the next stage on Wednesday as ministers launch a consultation on new laws.
The rules are being introduced after media reports earlier this year highlighted how large numbers of newly arrived migrants appeared to be working on a self-employed basis for food delivery services and other gig economy companies.
Companies offering work via online apps have not previously been obliged to enforce the UK’s strict right-to-work checks because they regard those working for them as self-employed contractors.
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