7. Employer engagement

Resources about engaging employers with the IPS service.

Weekly Employer contact log (20 KB)

An employer is not allowed to ask a potential employee about his/her health or disability prior to offering them a job.

This document explains the employers obligations (107 KB)

This document explains their rights (112 KB)

A guide for service users about their legal protection during the employment process (SAMH) (224 KB)

Video clip showing someone trying to get a job with a forensic history

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