Recruiting staff

When you are ready to recruit staff for your business, it is important to familiarise yourself with the regulations that impact the hiring of employees and make sure you follow the correct procedures. For example, in advertisements for new staff and during interviews, you must not say anything that could be seen as discriminatory on a range of grounds including age, sex, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic background, marital status and disability, amongst others. By recording your reasons for not offering a job to any unsuccessful applicant and ensuring that this information is retained you will be protecting your business from any allegations of discrimination.

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Hiring staff

Many businesses simply could not function without employees but finding and keeping a talented and motivated team can be one of the hardest aspects of running a business. Furthermore, it can be difficult to keep track of the everchanging face of employment law and just one inadvertent wrong move can have serious consequences especially for a small business. It is essential therefore that regardless of your size, you follow the correct procedures and have all the necessary employment policies and agreements in place. Without them, your business is at risk of litigation and fines.

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