It will help you understand what you need to do to ensure that the candidate you have selected can work legally and safely and it will also provide you with some basic good principles.

At the end you’ll get information on:

• whether it’s legal to employ the candidate
• the checks you need to carry out before employing them
• any types of work they cannot undertake
• the paperwork you need to receive and provide for tax and National Insurance
• your health and safety responsibilities
• your responsibilities if your new employee has a disability
• the relevant forms and supporting information

Go straight to the first question.

This is not a substitute for professional advice. You may also want to consult a professional, trade association or the relevant government department.

This tool usually takes less than ten minutes to complete.

Subjects covered in this guide

• What do I need to think about when taking on an employee?