Search results for term: self employment
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Article
Been unfairly treated by your employer? Employment tribunals and anonymity orders
In many cases, somebody who has been wrongly or unfairly treated by their employer can make a claim at an employment tribunal where a Tribunal Panel will make a decision…
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Advice
Criminal convictions and data protection
…the extent and nature of information sought is justified and that it is clearly focused on data that will have a significant bearing on the employment decision. Consider whether pre-employment…
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Article
New project – Fair Access to Employment
…challenge the discrimination faced by people with convictions in getting employment. This marks the beginning of a significant area of work for Unlock, enabling us to focus on addressing a…
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Case Study
Zara – People with a criminal record don’t always remember the details of their conviction: self-disclosure almost cost me my job
…can’t always remember the details in full. In our work with employers, we would always recommend that organisations: Consider whether self-disclosure is both necessary and appropriate. Be clear that self-disclosure…
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Advice
Working in the healthcare sector
…UK. DBS filtering guide More information For practical self-help information – We have further information on looking for (and keeping) employment and volunteering. To read personal stories – You can…
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Article
Monthly update – October 2015
…List of Insurance Brokers who are able to assist people with unspent convictions access insurance products. The latest downloadable list can be found here. Self Employment We’ve updated our information…
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Guide
Important links and organisations
Key websites and organisations that we regularly provide links to
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Personal Story
From prisoner to Case Manager – Karen’s story
The article below was originally published on the Prisoners Education Trust website and we thought it would be of interest to people with convictions who are considering employment options available…
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Personal Story
Employment embargo – Why does the prison think employers are ‘unsuitable’ and refuse to let me work?
…reason to get up in the morning and really boosted my confidence and self-esteem. My work colleagues were great and had no problem with the fact that I was in…
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Can employment law help you if you’re refused a job or been badly treated by your employer as a result of your criminal record?
…you if you find yourself in one of the situations described above. For more information Our new information – Spent and unspent convictions and employment law For more practical self-help…
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