Criminal record checks policy template

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If you are undertaking criminal record checks as part of your onboarding process, this model policy provides you with a legal, effective framework.

5 minute read • 1 February 2025
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Criminal record checks policy

1   Overview

1.1   These policy outlines the requirement for some employees to undergo a criminal records check.

2   Scope

2.1   This policy is applicable to all employees of [company name].

3   General principles

If during

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What is this for?

Knowing ahead of time whether a candidate has a violent, threatening, or high-risk criminal history allows you to make more informed hiring decisions based on your organisation's risk tolerance, job-specific requirements, industry regulations, and other factors.

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