Recruitment
A practice note considering the legal risks involved in the recruitment process and the steps that an employer should take to avoid them. This note guides employers through the potential pitfalls of recruiting a new employee, examining each stage of the process, from identifying a vacancy to the start of employment. It addresses preliminary practical steps, including preparing the job description and person specification, advertising the vacancy, managing applications and running a selection process. Key legal issues are explored, such as discrimination under the Equality Act 2010, data protection obligations, and the use of emerging technologies like AI and neurotechnology. The note also provides guidance on making offers of employment, managing probationary periods and navigating areas of potential difficulty, such as handling applications from former employees and dealing with candidates who have been untruthful.
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