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UK criminal record disclosure laws deemed to infringe individuals' privacy rights

UK laws that set out a "blanket" requirement that job applicants disclose to employers all of the "recordable" criminal convictions and police warnings they have been given are incompatible with individuals' right to privacy, the Court of Appeal has ruled.... 31 Jan 2013

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Employers struggling to get to grips with agency worker rules one year on says expert

Employers are still struggling with some aspects of new rules giving agency workers the same rights and conditions as permanent staff one year after the changes came into force, an employment law expert has said. 02 Oct 2012

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References: How to write them

This guide is based on UK law. It was last updated in June 2011. From time to time, organisations are asked to give references for current or former employees, or they request references from other...

Government announces skills funding commitments

Organisations in the energy, health and creative industries are among those selected to receive funding to help improve the workplace skills of potential workers, the Government has said. 10 Oct 2011

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'Gold plated' Agency Workers Regulations could be moderated, say reports

New laws which will give temporary workers the same rights as permanent members of staff are too harsh and could be moderated, a newspaper has claimed. 06 Sep 2011

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German law bans Facebook research for hiring decisions 26 Aug 2010
CV lies multiply in recession, says survey 11 Aug 2009
One in six lie for finance jobs 24 Jul 2008
CV honesty improves but temps could still pose danger 17 Aug 2007

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