Recently released figures show that almost 1,700 offences have been recorded under new coercive control legislation which came into effect in Scotland last year. Police Scotland recorded 1,681 crimes in the year to April 2020.
Background Screening and Academic Fraud
If you’ve ever seen the movie “Catch Me If You Can” starring Leonardo di Caprio, you’ll be familiar with the concept of academic fraud. People fake qualifications and lie on their CVs all the time. It’s not seen as a serious misdemeanour.
Face Masks and DBS Checks
Wherever you live, the rules around face masks are enforced by law, and people who aren’t medically exempt and refuse to wear a mask or other covering could face fines. There is much confusion around what this actually means – does it mean you’ll get a criminal record and could it turn up on a future DBS check?
10,000 Applications Per Day Processed through UK Verify
According to figures recently released by the UK government, the official Gov.UK Verify portal saw a huge surge in traffic in the early days of the Covid19 pandemic. At one point, the portal was handling around 10,000 applications per day.
Marine Medical Screening
If you have your heart set on a career at sea, there are a few more hurdles to jump than the standard employment screening. Whatever the type of job you are applying for, employers will ask to see your passport as proof of nationality.
Unprecedented Challenges for Charity Sector
A recent survey among voluntary groups and charities in Surrey has revealed that 90% of charities of all sizes are expected to see a huge drop in income for 2020-21. 15% of groups did not expect to weather the storm, facing closure on a permanent basis.
Job Seekers Warned Over Upfront Fee Scam
The precarious economic situation and the fact that many people have been furloughed or laid-off as a consequence of coronavirus have left to a spike in upfront fee scams.
Contact Tracers Recruitment Shambles
We are now moving out of lockdown and into a system whereby the government aims to track down the people who have the virus and trace their contacts. The smartphone app is still in trial stages, and the process relies heavily on a team of contact tracers.
Childcare Coronavirus and Au Pairs
Parents all over the UK are having to re-think their childcare options as nurseries and schools close during the coronavirus pandemic. Traditionally, one of the most flexible methods of childcare has been the au pair.
Increased Calls for Government to Regulate Online Tutoring
Concerns have been raised about children’s safety when parents engage the services of an online tutor. By law, anyone who wants to work in a school as a teacher, teaching assistant or even in the school office needs a DBS check.