Recruitment: Financial penalties for CV fraud

VWV | October 2022 #234
Gareth Edwards explores the implications of a recent Supreme Court case in which a former hospice boss who faked his qualifications and experience was ordered to pay nearly £100,000 to the Crown If an employer suspects or discovers that an employee has obtained employment by committing CV fraud, normal criminal, civil and employment law principles …

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Legal news: Employment update

Shoosmiths LLP | November 2021 #225
Lauren Bholé rounds up recent developments affecting employers and their advisers The right to request carer’s leave will be a day one employment right, so employees will not need any minimum length of service before they can request the leave. Government publishes its response to the carer’s leave consultation In March 2020, the government launched …

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Recruitment: How to avoid discrimination claims when hiring

Constantine Law | November 2021 #225
Nick Hine and Zahra Mahmood provide their top tips on minimising unconscious bias and other forms of discrimination during the recruitment process It is critical for employers to ensure that employees involved in the recruitment process undertake equality and diversity training and keep a clear record of their decision making. There are several dangers an …

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