Pre-employment checks

In this factsheet •What pre-employment checks employers need to consider •Specific checks required when working with children and adults •Recruiting ex-offenders •Eligibility to work in the UK •The role of references •Inappropriate and unlawful practices •CIPD viewpoint •Useful contacts •References •Further reading

Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013

This factsheet was last updated in August 2013. Background to the Act The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill was introduced to Parliament in May 2012 and, following various amendments, received Royal Assent on 25 April 2013. In early June 2013, the Government issued an indicative timetable of commencement dates for the various sections of the Act. While some of the changes have come into force or had definite implementation dates announced, for other there is no definite date. The Act is broad ranging. Although this factsheet focuses specifically on employment related issues it is important to note that the Act also makes other provisions: Login or register for a free account to continue reading this factsheet and to learn about: •Background to the Act •Employment provisions of the Act •Action points for employers •CIPD viewpoint •Useful contacts •References •Further reading

Equality Act 2010

This factsheet for CIPD members was last updated in October 2012. It covers: •Background to the Equality Act 2010 •What does the Equality Act 2010 do? •Key concepts •Other important points •Equality and Human Rights Commission •Action points for employers •CIPD viewpoint •Useful contacts •References •Further reading

Abercrombie and others v Aga Rangemaster 2012

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