Right to work is a person's legal permission to be employed in a country, and the checks employers make to confirm it before someone starts. In the United States, the phrase also names laws on union membership.
An employer of record (EOR) is a company that legally employs workers on another business's behalf in a country where that business has no entity. The EOR holds the employment contract, runs payroll and meets local employment duties, while the client directs the daily work.
Visa sponsorship is when an employer formally supports a foreign worker's application to live and work in a country. The sponsor usually takes on legal duties such as meeting wage rules, keeping records and reporting changes.
A work permit is official permission from a government allowing a foreign national to work in that country, often tied to a specific employer, role or period. It may be issued separately from, or combined with, a visa or residence permit.
A background check verifies facts about a job candidate, such as identity, work history, education and references, before or during hiring. Criminal or credit checks are included only where local law allows, and with the candidate's knowledge.
Developer vetting is the process of checking that a software engineer is capable, reliable and genuine before they join a team. It covers technical skill, real experience, communication, references, identity and, where needed, background and right-to-work checks.
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