Recruitment and employment contracts

Establishing a successful recruitment process and clear written employment contracts for new hires can have a major impact on your business.

Employment law can be complex, but you must get it right, or face potential legal claims. Our guide to the basic employment law.

How to draw up a legally-binding employment contract between employer and employee, covering key terms and conditions including pay and leave.

Not sure what your obligations are when it comes to employment contracts, or what to do if one is breached? Read our helpful FAQs.

Read guidance to help you comply with disability law when recruiting and employing disabled workers or those with a long term health condition

Discrimination can either be direct or indirect. To avoid discrimination and other claims, you must be fair and be able to show you have been fair.

If you want to attract employees who are suited to your business needs, the process begins with drawing up a good job description.

When you take on a new member of staff, there are an initial six tasks you need to carry out to ensure you comply with the law.

Skilled interviewing is important to make sure you recruit the right person. How to interview candidates, and common mistakes to avoid.

Recruiting a graduate can give your business an influx of talent, enthusiasm and fresh ideas - our guide to attracting suitable candidates.

Our step-by step guide to inducting new employees into your business, providing everything they need and helping them feel settled.

Our step-by-step guide to drawing up an employment contract, from thinking up the basic terms to include to agreeing and signing with your employee.

Employers may be liable to pay ‘interns’ on temporary placements at least the national minimum wage if the circumstances imply they are ‘workers’.