# Certn API Documentation

> Source: https://centric-api-docs.certn.co/#check-UK_RIGHT_TO_WORK_1

### UK Right to Work

**UK Right to Work**

**Identifier:** `UK_RIGHT_TO_WORK_1`

A UK Right to Work check enables employers to verify an individual's right to work in the UK. This is a check that is performed on applicants in line with the UK Government's code of practice. All employers in the UK have the legal obligation to conduct this check.

**Ordering methods:** Invite

**Note:** This check is ordered via invite or through a parent check. Applicant data is collected via the invite form and is not sent in the API request body.

### Response

**201 Created** — Successfully ordered. Use the returned `id` to retrieve the full case via `GET /api/public/cases/{id}/`.

### Error codes

| Status | Type | Description |
|--------|------|-------------|
| 400 | `validation_error` | Invalid request data |
| 401 | `client_error` | Authentication failed |
| 403 | `client_error` | Permission denied |
| 422 | `validation_error` | Request validation failed (e.g. missing required fields) |