Now you've found your ideal candidate, what do you need to do to
get him or her "up and running" as quickly as possible? What
pre-appointment checks do you need to make?
Pre-employment checks
Checking the right to work in the UK
Foreign nationals and work permits
Taking up references
Criminal records and CRB disclosures
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups ("VBS")
Employing young persons and children
Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE)
Managing TUPE transfers - transfer in
Step by step induction
Managing the probationary period
New starter documents
What's new?
Shortage occupation list: the Coalition Government has
accepted the recommendations of the Migration Advisory Committee to reduce
the number of jobs on the shortage occupation list. Employers may only recruit
a worker under Tier 2 of the points-based immigration scheme if that job is
on the shortage occupation list or if they meet a resident labour market test.
See: foreign nationals
for helpline advice and support.
