We understand that recruiting the right employee based on the skills, experience and attitude required by your business is crucial and you want to get it right. When recruiting new staff some key legal areas to be mindful of include:

Equality Act 2010 – it is important that those involved in the recruitment process are aware of the rules on discrimination and how to avoid it. Did you know that a candidate could make a claim under the legislation for discrimination even as a non-employee.

Illegal Employment – ensure that those you are recruiting have the right to live and work in the UK and have the necessary paperwork to prove this. There are significant fines for those that employ illegal workers.

Status – are you sure that the person you are employing is genuinely an employee or genuinely self-employed? Remember both the courts and HMRC will look beyond the ‘status label’ you impose and will look at the reality of the relationship.

How can NFU Employment Service help your business with recruitment:

• Various template documents available including a job application form to assist during recruitment process.
• Online Manual Chapter on Recruitment with up-to-date information on topics such as Making a Job Offer, Medical Records and Testing, Eligibility to Work.
• Access to our Helpline where our advisers can assist you with your recruitment related queries.