Issue - meetings

The HR Manager submitted a report recommending for approval the Employment References Policy.

The need for a policy had been identified in light of the introduction of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

The policy aimed to clarify the procedure when the council receive a reference request, either verbal or written, for a former or current employee and request references for potential employees.

The draft policy had been presented and approved by the Employer – Trade Union Committee on 29 August, 2018.

*RESOLVED –

That the Employment References Policy be approved.