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)
Workers from Bulgaria and Romania: the Coalition Government has
decided to extend the current restrictions on access to employment for workers
from Bulgaria and Romania until the the last possible date. Under The Accession
(Immigration and Worker Authorisation) (Amendment) Regulations 2011, which
come into force on 30 December 2011, nationals of both countries will only be
allowed to work here in skilled roles or specific areas of labour shortages until 31
December 2013.
See: foreign nationals
for helpline advice and support.