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What To Do If You Get A Criminal Record Whilst Employed

What To Do If You Get A Criminal Record Whilst Employed Committing a crime, whether on or off the job and obtaining a criminal record can be a serious problem. However, it may be unclear as to whether this information is necessary
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Do You Need a DBS Check to Work With Animals?

Do You Need a DBS Check to Work With Animals? It’s common knowledge among most people that DBS checks are required when working with children and vulnerable adults, but many may be unaware of the requirement for one when working with animals.
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Is It Illegal To Apply For a DBS Check Without Applicant’s Consent?

Is It Illegal To Apply For a DBS Check Without Applicant’s Consent? DBS checks can be required as a background check for all different kinds of roles and jobs. There are various aspects an employer may wish to check before you
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DBS Checks for Transgender Applications

DBS Checks for Transgender Applications Transgender individuals may find the process of a DBS check a daunting experience. You understandably may not wish to disclose previous names or genders to your employer for fear of workplace bullying, which is significantly
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DBS Check: What is a Vulnerable Adult?

How to Identify and Assist a Vulnerable Adult When thinking about what a vulnerable adult would look like, many may think of those in their old age or those purely relying on the support of others. The reality is that
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Pending Matters: Do They Appear on DBS Checks?

Pending Matters: Do They Appear on DBS Checks? When asking the question, “what does a DBS check show?” There are often some misconceptions and conflicting information. As far as the three types of DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks are concerned, most