Recruitment: Lies, damned lies and CVs

Phil Allen looks at what employers can do about fraudulent or dishonest job applications ‘In some cases, the line between fraud and embellishment may be hard to draw but trust and honesty are key to the employment relationship in the vast majority of roles.’A senior NHS manager was recently given a two-year prison sentence for …
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Victimisation: A dilemma for employers

Hannah Cunningham examines the litigation risk faced by employers who wish to turn down candidates or dismiss employees who have brought claims against a former employer ‘This article considers when liability for victimisation arises; what duties (if any) individuals have to disclose past or ongoing tribunal claims to their prospective or current employer.’Some employers believe …
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