Recruitment and employment legislation

Overview

The most effective recruitment strategies are those that are open, transparent and fair. Following these guidelines will help to ensure that you get the best person for the job and you do not fall foul of employment legislation. This tool provides an overview of the ways in which the legislation applies to recruitment practices, from the use of employment agencies, through to job descriptions and person specifications.

The law is there to protect people from possible discrimination. However this tool is not a comprehensive statement on the law. You need to follow the links to access specific information on discrimination legislation. Employment legislation applies to all organisations, regardless of their size.