Check your legal responsibilities when taking on an employee

• 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.