Help for employers considering people with convictions

If a person’s disclosure record includes a conviction, it can be helpful to talk to them about this. 

This allows you to ask questions to address any concerns you may have. It also gives the person a chance to explain the circumstances of their convictions, and how they’ve changed since the convictions. 

Guidance 

There’s guidance to help you make decisions when considering employing a person with convictions.

Training

Disclosure Scotland runs free training sessions for employers.

The training is called ‘Helping Employers Recruit Fairly’ and covers how to:

• consider disclosure information

• create procedures for considering people with convictions

• give people with convictions opportunities

There’s also training for organisations who support people with convictions. It can be tailored to suit your organisation. 

To find out more:

• sign up on the Disclosure Scotland events page 

• email dsworkshop@disclosurescotland.gov.scot

Further support

You can also email ScotlandWorksforYou@gov.scot for help.