End client wants my passport, cv and police record one month in

[bluepeter]

Personally I can't see what the problem is supplying the requested information?

It's pretty standard for every role I have taken over the past?

A police check and CV?

[Scruff]

A police check and CV?

I have had CRB checks done, and have to complete a Criminal Records declaration for every role that I undertake, yes.

CV - no brainer....

[MrMarkyMark]

A police check and CV?

Yes, surely they have seen the CV in any case?

What are you trying to hide?

[WTFH]

A police check and CV?

You probably want to check Belgian law, not UK.

Have you got a limosa?

[MrMarkyMark]

You probably want to check Belgian law, not UK.

Have you got a limosa?

Roles likely to be finance, so these checks should be no surprise

[handyandy]

The police record and CV aren't legal requirements.

Correct - but many organisations have their own policies and there are many industry sectors that have their own regulatory or industry bodies that impose additional requirements. That's why several of us are mentioning investment banking which has significant regulatory oversight in most countries (and especially UK) where they will face sanctions if they don't evidence compliance with the rules of these bodies. That includes CRB and CCJ checks for people who have access to their systems/processes/etc. By the way, whilst a CV may not be a legal requirement it can be a condition of working with the client and if you submit a CV that is factually inaccurate you are committing a criminal offence - you can hide behind yourco but ultimately they can come after you deliberately represent.

In short - if you want a gig then you have to demonstrate to the clients satisfaction that you can do it and they can ask for what they want pre-contract signature (as long as they are not breaking a law such as discrimination). Afterwards they are on slightly less firm ground but in practice they still can.

If you think the client is singling you out then ask why. If they do this with all their contractors then why would't you comply (other than it compromising you IR35 position of course).

[Bee]

In my case if they ask for my passport it's a good thing. The police use to joke with my birthday date after look at me, because I look much younger.

When I’m going to renew the citizen card it’s the same thing. The guy said, "After 5 years you will be here 5 years younger."

[northernladuk]

In my case if they ask for my passport it's a good thing. The police use to joke with my birthday date after look at me, because I look much younger.

When I’m going to renew the citizen card it’s the same thing. The guy said, "After 5 years you will be here 5 years younger."

Useful thanks.

[Bee]

Useful thanks.

You are welcome my love.