Criminal record checks policy
If you are undertaking criminal record checks as part of your onboarding process, this model policy provides you with a legal, effective framework.
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How long to understand and implement this policy?
5 mins
5 mins
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How many words in this policy?
87
87
What is a Criminal record checks policy?
Knowing ahead of time whether a candidate has a violent, threatening, or high-risk criminal history allows you to make more informed hiring decisions based on your organisation's risk tolerance, job-specific requirements, industry regulations, and other factors.
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When should this policy be issued?
During onboarding / after changes / planned refresher
During onboarding / after changes / planned refresher
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Who should issue this policy, and to whom?
Internally issued to appropriate recipients in your Company
Internally issued to appropriate recipients in your Company
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In which jurisdictions can this policy be used?
Great Britain & NI (United Kingdom), Worldwide
Great Britain & NI (United Kingdom), Worldwide
Criminal record checks policy
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