NMWM12230 | Records, evidence, powers and offences: powers: power to enter premises to obtain documents

Relevant legislation

The legislation that applies to this page is as follows:

• Employment Rights Act 2025, sections 97 and 98

General

NMWM12210 explains the powers of a NMW Officer for the performance of their duties. One of those powers is the power to enter premises in order to obtain documents (subject to section 98) for any enforcement purpose.

An enforcement officer can enter any premises to:

• inspect or examine any documents on the premises,

• require any person on the premises to produce documents which they have reasonable grounds to believe are on the premises and within the person's possession or control,

• have access to, and check the operation of, any computer or other equipment used in connection with the processing or storage of any information or documents.

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