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Pre-employment health checks and questions
Updated to reflect the proposed introduction of a statutory probation period under the Employment Rights Bill, which was published on 10 October 2024.
Updated to reflect that the ICO has published guidance for employers on when they can collect information through medical examinations (which replicates guidance previously contained in the withdrawn Employment practices data protection code).
A model letter to request that a prospective employee attends a medical examination where the Access to Medical Reports Act 1988 does not apply.
A model questionnaire, following a job offer, to obtain basic information about an applicant's health, where this is a necessary requirement for the role.
HR and legal information and guidance relating to pre-employment health checks and questions.