On the first of October, a big change hits the UK employment scene as this is the day that you are no longer allowed to do your Right to Work (RTW) checks remotely. For the last few years, employers have been allowed to accept electronic copies of documents and to carry out a video check…
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If there is one thing that we can say for certain in the world of data protection it is that it is an ever-changing landscape and the recent Schrems II decision just goes to prove the rule. Austrian lawyer Max Schrems has long been an advocate of citizens’ rights when it comes to data protection…
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The UK Home office has made the welcome announcement that the adjustments to Right to Work checking will now continue until 30th September 2022. This means that employers doing employee background checks were going to be forced to go back to a physical check of identity documents will now be able to continue using the…
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There are new rules coming into force for employers regarding the right to work scheme and it is important that you apply them. From April 6th 2022, there are changes to Right to Work (RTW) for all UK employers and failure to follow these could result in a breach. In this post, we are looking…
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In December 2021 the UK government announced its intention to make digital identity-checking available for employers and landlords. This means that employers of all sizes and landlords, whether they be large housing associations or private individuals with just a single property can use a registered IDentity Service Provider (IDSP) to run their background checks. The…
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If you are thinking of appointing a new executive for your company then you need to make sure that there’s nothing in their background that is going to cause reputational damage or may make their appointment invalid. Appointing a director should be an exciting and valuable point for any business but if you get it…
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If you are looking for work as a contractor in the travel industry then you may be required to obtain an ‘Airside pass’. This is a pass showing that you have been checked for identity and trustworthiness and that you are suitable for working in what is a very sensitive area. As travellers, we can…
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When we look at the question “what jobs should have a DBS check” we actually need to split it down into two separate questions. This is because in some jobs a DBS check is mandated, whereas in others it is optional but still a good idea. So in this post we’re actually answering two questions;…
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) requires that people in positions of authority and trust within the financial services sector in the UK are honest and trustworthy. As part of this, they mandate that individuals’ background is checked, including their criminal record and experience and this forms part of their ‘approved persons’ regime. To be clear,…
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