The Importance of Re-Checking Work Rights

The Crucial Role of Re-Checking Work Rights in Australia

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, migrants held 26.3% of all jobs in Australia in 2019-20. That’s over one quarter of the nation’s employees requiring valid work rights to legally hold their positions. But here’s the issue – a significant number of these work rights have expiration dates or conditions that change over time. This brings us to a critical, yet often overlooked, aspect of workforce management: the re-checking of work rights.

What Does Re-Checking Involve?

Re-checking work rights means verifying that an employee’s right to work in Australia is still valid. This process includes:

Reviewing Visa Conditions: Ensuring that the employee’s visa status hasn’t changed and that it still permits them to work.
Monitoring Expiration Dates: Keeping track of when work rights expire, taking action to renew or revalidate them.
Validating Documentation: Ensuring all relevant documents are up-to-date and comply with current regulations.

Why Does It Need to Be Done?

The importance of re-checking work rights cannot be overstated. Here’s why it’s essential:

Legal Compliance: Australian law mandates that employers only hire individuals with valid work rights. Failure to comply can result in hefty fines and legal repercussions.
Workplace Integrity: Ensuring that all employees have the legal right to work promotes a fair and transparent workplace culture.
Avoiding Operational Disruptions: An employee losing their right to work can lead to sudden vacancies, affecting productivity and operations.
Reputation Management: Being diligent about re-checking work rights showcases your company’s commitment to ethical practices and boosts your reputation as a responsible employer.

Re-Check Work Rights with WorkPro

Re-checking work rights can seem like a daunting task, especially with a large and diverse workforce. However, with the right tools, it can be streamlined and efficient. This is where WorkPro can help.

Automated Monitoring: WorkPro’s platform automatically tracks the expiry dates of work rights and visa conditions, re-checking every 96 hours. This continues every 90 days allowing you to update your system if employees no longer work at your organisation. This ensures that no expiration goes unnoticed and removes the need for manual re-checks.
Regular Alerts: The system sends out automated reminders to both the employer and the employee when re-checks are due, ensuring timely action.
Simplified Document Management: WorkPro allows employers to store and manage all work rights documents in a single, secure online dashboard. This makes accessing and reviewing documents straightforward.
Bulk Processing: For businesses managing large numbers of employees, WorkPro enables bulk re-check requests, saving time and reducing administrative burden.
Compliance Reporting: WorkPro provides on-demand compliance reports and certificates, offering a clear overview of the workforce’s work rights status at any given time.

By using WorkPro, employers can rest easy knowing that their compliance with work rights regulations is being proactively managed with precision and efficiency. Reduce your administrative load further by packaging work rights checks with other essential background checks such as Police Checks and Reference Checks.

Maintaining the validity of work rights is not just a regulatory requirement but a cornerstone of ethical employment practices. Re-checking work rights ensures legal compliance, preserves workplace integrity, prevents operational disruptions, and upholds your company's reputation.

Ready to simplify your work rights management? Contact us today to learn how WorkPro can help your organisation conduct seamless work rights checks and re-checks to stay compliant with ease, or find out more here.