New starter personal details form template

What is this for?

The purpose of a New Starter Personal Details Form is to collect essential information about a new employee, including contact details, emergency contacts, bank details, and other relevant personal information.

It ensures accurate record-keeping and facilitates effective communication and administration within the organization.

• The Data Protection Act 2018: Employers must ensure that any personal data collected from new starters is handled in accordance with data protection regulations. The form should include a privacy notice, explaining how the data will be used and stored, and obtain the candidate's consent to process their data.

• The Equality Act 2010: Employers must ensure that the form does not infringe on any protected characteristics, such as age, race, gender, or disability, and is non-discriminatory in nature.

• The National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Employers must ensure that they have accurate information regarding the new starter's age, as this will affect the minimum wage that they are entitled to.

• The Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006: Employers must ensure that they have accurate information regarding the new starter's right to work in the UK, and may need to request additional documentation to confirm this.

• The Working Time Regulations 1998: Employers must ensure that they have accurate information regarding the new starter's working hours, and any relevant breaks or rest periods that they are entitled to.

• The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Employers may need to collect information about the new starter's health and safety requirements, such as any medical conditions or disabilities that may require reasonable adjustments to be made.