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Wednesday, 3 October 2023

Employment

Starting a new job

New National Minimum Wage rates

From 1 October the National Minimum Wage is increasing - find out the new rates

Pre-employment checks

Find out what checks an employer might want to make before employing you, and how these checks could affect a job offer

References and job offers

How to handle job offers, getting a reference from your employer and what information employers can ask about you

Criminal record checks: an introduction

If you apply for a job you may need a criminal record check. Find out why criminal record checks are needed and what the check involves

How to fill out the criminal record check application form

If you need to fill out the criminal record check application form, you may need some guidance. Check these top tips and advice on how to avoid some common mistakes

Applying for a criminal record check

If you are asked to apply for a criminal record check, find out what you will need to provide and the different types of criminal record checks available

Providing identity documents for criminal record checks

When you apply for a criminal record check, you will need to prove your identity. Find out what documents the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) will accept

After you've received your CRB certificate

If there’s a mistake on your certificate, you need to let the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) know. Whether it’s an inaccuracy in your personal details, or the facts of your conviction, find out next steps

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