Useful Links
The links below are to specialist organisations that provide information to areas of Human Resources and Health & Safety. Please click on a link below to take you to the page you require.
Human Resources:
CRIMINAL RECORDS
The Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) provides wider access to criminal record information through its Disclosure service. The CRB’s aim is to help organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors by providing criminal checks and suitability ofcandidateswanting to work with children.
Website: www.crb.gov.uk
Tel: 0870 90 90 811
Guide on the employment of ex offenders:
Website: www.nacro.org.uk
IMMIGRATION
Website: www.employingmigrantworkers.org.uk
Employers Helpline: 0845 010 6677
TIGER
Interactive site providing information on day to day employment issues:
Website: www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Employees/index.htm
Tel: 08457 474747
DATA PROTECTION
Information Commissioner:
The Information Commissioner's Office is the UK's independent public body set up to promote access to official information and to protect personal information.
Website: www.ico.gov.uk
Tel: 01625 545 700
UNIONS
Trade Union Congress:
The TUC is the voice of Britain at work,they campaign for a fair deal at work and for social justice at home and abroad.
Website: www.tuc.org.uk
EMPLOYMENT LAW
Department of Trade and Industry:
The law and guidance on all areas
Website: www.berr.gov.uk
Low Pay Unit Greater Manchester:
Provide useful fact sheets inday to day employment issues.
Website: www.gmemploymentrights.org.uk/home/pages/181
ACAS:
Helpful guidance on most areas – not just discipline and dismissal
Website: www.acas.co.uk
LEGAL UPDATES AND ALERTS
Provide HR Updates and Alerts by email for Changing Employment & Charity Legislation (specific to the Voluntary Sector).
Website: www.sandy-a.co.uk
EQUALITY
Equality Direct:
Website: www.equalitydirect.org.uk
Tel: 0845 600 3344
Equal Opportunities Commission:
Website: www.eoc.org.uk
Tel: 0161 838 8312
Commission for Racial Equality:
Website: www.cre.gov.uk
Tel: 0207 7828 7022
Disability Rights Commission:
Website: www.drc-gb.org
Tel: 08457 622 633
AgePartnership Group:
The Age Partnership Group provides advice and guidance on employing a mixed-age workforce.
Website: www.agepositive.gov.uk
MATERNITY RIGHTS
Maternity Alliance:
Website: www.maternityalliance.org.uk
Health and Safety Executive (HSE): Provides information on health and safety considerations for new and expectant mothers.
Website: www.hse.gov.uk/mothers/
PAYE AND NATIONAL INSURANCE
Inland Revenue:
Website: www.hmrc.gov.uk
Tel: 0845 607 0143
National Insurance Contributions Office:
Website: www.hmrc.gov.uk/rates.htm
Tel: 0845 607 0143
Health & Safety:
HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE(HSE):
Provides health and safety at work information
Website: www.hse.gov.uk
Tel: 08701 545 500
HSE Books:
Website: www.hsebooks.com/Books/Default.asp?cookie%5Ftest=1
Tel: 08701 545 500
Workplace Health Connect:
Provided by the Health and Safety Executive, the Wokrplace Health Connect service advice and supportspecifically to small and medium sized enterprises (SME'S).Gives confidential, practical and free advice on any workplace health and safety or return to work issue.
Tel: 0207 717 6937
Contact: Paul Howarth
Email: Paul.Howarth@hse.gsi.gov.uk
