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References and Medical Checks: Resources

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

*Warning to employers: In view of the Equality Act's ban on asking pre-employment questions about an applicant's health, employers are strongly advised with effect from 1 October 2010 not to request any information from a potential employee until after the job has been offered.

Recruitment and Selection: Resources

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

The example job descriptions for haulage (listed below, eg vehicle mechanic and traffic clerk) are constructed from National Occupational Standards. Job titles and the duties associated with them vary from company to company so these are intended as examples only.

Pre-employment Checks: Quick Facts

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

The Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 puts the responsibility on the employer to check that any prospective employee has the right to work in the UK. Right to Work in the UK

Pre-employment Checks: In-depth

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Employers must undertake a series of checks on prospective employees to ensure they are suitable for employment. There are a number of legal requirements, especially when it comes to immigration law, and employers should also use best practice when it comes to obtaining and verifying other relevant employment data. If employment is conditional upon successful completion of such checks, then this should be made clear in the letter of appointment.

How to Conduct Pre-employment Checks

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Once the applications for an open position have been received, check through the application forms to ensure that the candidates appear to have the correct qualifications and other criteria set by the job description and personal profile.

Recruitment and Selection Procedures: Resources

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

It is very important that employers adopt recruitment and selection procedures which enable them to carry out the process as efficiently as possible and to ensure that all necessary information is obtained from candidates and that the required checks are made before appointments are confirmed. For all types of posts the following information should be obtained: