You should securely keep signed copies (signed, dated and marked ‘original seen’) of right to work documentation for all employees, irrespective of their nationality, for 2 years after their employment has ended. By keeping copies you will be able to construct a ‘due diligence’ defense if the person later transpires to have been working for you illegally. Of course this will only succeed providing you have carried out the necessary checks etc.
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