Pre-employment checks: Factsheet
Factsheet outlining the basics of pre-employment checks (including right to work checks) required when hiring in the UK
Factsheet outlining the basics of pre-employment checks (including right to work checks) required when hiring in the UK
UK employers have legal obligations to carry out certain pre-employment checks when hiring people to work in the UK. People professionals play a key role in ensuring compliance with these obligations.
In this factsheet 'hiring checks' refers to the mandatory and recommended checks and steps employers must follow before confirming an appointment.
The factsheet outlines the introductory elements of:
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