Term
| Who provides guidance on who is allowed to work in the UK? |
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Definition
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| What is a letter of application? |
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Definition
| A letter that gives more detailed information on why you are applying for the job and why you think you are suitable. |
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| Where can you get more information about criminal record checks? |
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Definition
| Home Office Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) |
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Term
| Where can you get more infrormation about training opportunities? |
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Definition
local library
worktrain.gov.uk
learndirect.co.uk |
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Term
| Where can you find information about volunteer opportunities? |
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Definition
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Term
| Who provides guidance on who is entitled to work in the UK? |
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Definition
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Term
| Who can advise on how qualifications from overseas compare with qualifications from the UK? |
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Definition
National Academic Recognition
Information Centre
(NARIC) |
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Term
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Definition
Current or previous employer
or college tutor |
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Term
| When do you need a CRB check? |
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Definition
| If the work involves working with children or vulnerable people |
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Term
| What categories are covered by Equal Rights laws? |
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Definition
sex
nationality, race, colour or ethnic group
disability
religion
sexual orientation
age |
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Term
| In Northern Ireland, the Equal Rights law also bans discrimination on grounds of what? |
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Definition
religious belief
political opinion |
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Term
| When is discrimination not against the law? |
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Definition
| When the work involves working in someone's personal residence. |
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Term
| Where can you get more information about the law and racial discrimination? |
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Definition
| Commission for Racial Equality |
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Term
| Who can help with sex discrimination issues? |
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Definition
| Equal Opportunities Commission |
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Term
| What is the compulsory school leaving age? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the minimum wage rate for workers aged 22 and above? £ |
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Definition
£5.35 - 2006
£5.93 - 2010 |
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Term
| What is the minimum wage rate for workers aged 18-21? |
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Definition
£4.45 - 2006
£4.92 - 2010 |
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Term
| What is the minimum wage rate for workers aged 16-17? |
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Definition
£3.30 - 2006
£3.64 - 2010 |
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