Signing Contract before background check

[TechJinx]

any reason you think you might not get cleared?

Most people will know if there's anything in their past that might raise warning signs.

Unless you've been really naughty or don't declare something you'll almost certainly pass it.

[SueEllen]

Have you been given a start date yet? If not, you're still on the market.

You can't be given a start date until you have clearance.

However if you have had clearance before or even had a DBS you should know that you are clearable without problems.

I've actually had 2 clients who have been happy to have me on-site before being cleared because I turned up with an enhanced DBS certificate.

[SueEllen]

Just to put this in perspective I've never heard of anyone having this clause and it's the first time I've seen it this forum. It's an absolute disgrace and hopefully the agents that pull this one will get outed and change their ways.

The clause is there to prevent you turning around after it has taken 2 months for you to get cleared and saying you have a contract elsewhere.

I personally would refuse to sign contract with that in as:
1. The agent should actually have done some some basic checks on you before even submitting you to the client. For example every role I've gone needing any sort of clearance they've asked if I've lived in the UK for 5 years+ with no breaks.

2. They should know how long in the worse case it takes to get cleared and warn you - again not putting you forward if you indicate it takes too long.

3. If they want to recuperate costs they should actually match their receipted costs and not be made up

[fidot]

They should know how long in the worse case it takes to get cleared and warn you - again not putting you forward if you indicate it takes too long.

No, all that does is encourage the practice of only putting cleared people forward - something that IPSE has been fighting for ages.

[SueEllen]

No, all that does is encourage the practice of only putting cleared people forward - something that IPSE has been fighting for ages.

It makes no difference.

Some only put cleared people forward regardless.

The best "conversation" I had with an agent about a job was asking him why he needed a cleared person for a permanent job. I suggested he check again with the client as the company is one well-known for taking on people and clearing them.