New job making me pay for CRB check - this right?

gemlcoleman

Hi

Have just got myself a PT job at a college, just working in the library. They've sent me the bumpf through the post - and the letter says that they are going to charge me the £36 for a CRB check, and this will be deducted from my first wageslip.

Is this normal? I'm a bit annoyed as its only a 12 hour per week job, meaning my first day will basically be working for nothing! Unsure what to do really - was thinking of ringing them to ask if I really do have to pay.

Anybody got any similar experiences?

Savvy_Sue

All I can say is that we (small charity) don't charge employees. What is frustrating is paying for someone's CRB check and then they leave quickly!

touch*my*food*feel*myfork

they usually state in the job ad whether they expect you to pay yourself.

I have seen jobs advertised with it both ways.

so yes, it does sometimes happen

MadDogWoman_2

Where I used to work (an airport), a new employee had to pay for their disclosure and the cost was reimbursed after they had completed 6 months service.

Existing employees had it reimbursed immediately.

HTH

MDW