ECH7035 - Commencing the Compliance Check: Accompanied Visits


Where the circumstances of the case merits it there may be an advantage to being accompanied by another officer or support staff, for example


  • to assist in taking notes
  • conducting payroll walkthrough tests under your guidance
  • to assist in completion of the Intervention Plan, Systems Template and where used Work Programme Template and
  • calculating underpayments.

This is particularly important where the issues are complex or there are anticipated difficulties with the case.

The employer/contractor’s permission should always be obtained prior to an accompanied visit.

See also ECH8095 where a visit to a private residence is necessary.