JobShop Code of Practice

The LUSU JobShop is a student employment service that acts as an information exchange. It is not an employment agency. It aims to aid employers fill part-time and temporary vacancies by providing a link with appropriate students looking for work. The JobShop does not enter into contracts with either students or employers. The JobShop will advertise vacancies but students will be required to reply directly to these adverts.

The JobShop & Students

• Registering with the JobShop shall be deemed acceptance of and agreement to this code of practice.
• Students are expected to be aware of their own study commitments and not to take employment that will adversely affect their academic work. It is recommended that you work no more than 15 hours per week.
• Information on appropriate vacancies will be made available to students. Students will be required to register with the service. Candidates with particular skills or patterns of availability may be contacted directly by the service regarding particular vacancies.
• The JobShop will provide students with employment information that is as accurate and up to date as possible. Information is given in good faith and is based on that given to the service by the employer.
• It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that they have the relevant skills and qualifications required for a particular post before applying for it.
• The JobShop will not disclose the names or personal details of students without their permission, conforming to the requirements of the Data Protection Act and any subsequent related Acts.
• Students should inform the JobShop as soon as they have found work through the service and give details of the job they have found.
• The JobShop will direct students to relevant sources of information on issues such as CV development and Tax enquiries.
• Students who fail, without good reason, to attend arranged interviews with employers, may be de-registered from the service.
• Contracts of employment are between the student and the employer, if a student is unhappy about any aspect of their employment they must first try to resolve matters with the employer. If the student believes the employer is in breach of employment law, then they are advised to contact the JobShop who will refer them to the appropriate sources of help.
• Students must keep the JobShop informed of any change to their registration details, e.g. change of availability, address etc.