Section 89 - Social Services Regulation Act 2021 - Offence to apply for employment as WCES worker or carer if subject to investigation, referral or exclusion decision

89 Offence to apply for employment as WCES worker or carer if subject to investigation, referral or exclusion decision

(1) A person must not knowingly or recklessly apply to a WCES service provider for employment or engagement providing a WCES service if—

(a) the person's conduct is being investigated, or a matter relating to the person's conduct is referred to a Panel, under this Part; and

(b) the investigation or referral relates to the same or a similar WCES service as the application; and

(d) the person has not disclosed details of the investigation or referral to the WCES service provider.

(2) A person must not knowingly or recklessly apply to a WCES service provider for employment or engagement providing a WCES service if the person is an excluded worker or carer in relation to that WCES service.

Penalty: 240 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years or both.

89Offence to apply for employment as WCES worker or carer if subject to investigation, referral or exclusion decision

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