ECH5020 - Legislation: Challenges to Authority

If an employer or contractor challenges your authority to inspect records, you should

• refer the employer or contractor to Factsheet EC/FS1 or 2 (if appropriate) - reviewing your records, which explains
• • why visits are made
  • which records need to be seen
  • what happens during the visit

• advise the employer or contractor to telephone the Strategic Manager or Senior Manager for confirmation of authority. If necessary the Strategic Manager may issue a letter of authority (for specimen letter of authority see ECH5030).

If the employer still denies access to records or refuses to produce records refer to ECH7112.

If the employer challenges the caseworker’s identity see ECH1050.