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Useful links for employers
There are many legal requirements that employers must fulfil during and after the recruitment process.
totaljobs.com enables a diverse range of jobseekers to meet employers who have 'positive' recruitment policies through the site. Because of this we wish to highlight the issue of diversity in the workplace as this has many business benefits for your organisation. We do not however advise on the legal aspect of recruitment.
We have listed a range of different organisations which may be able to help you with a specific query you may have. Alternatively you may wish to seek legal advice through an employment law specialist:
 http://www.dti.gov.uk/for_employees.html
DTI has a wealth of useful information on a wide range of issues affecting people at work. Whether you are an employer, an employee, self-employed, an adviser, a researcher or just interested in workplace issues, these sites are the place to find that vital bit of information.
http://www.equalitydirect.org.uk/
This service is designed to give business managers easy access to authoritative and joined-up advice on a wide range of equality issues. It comprises a telephone advice service 0845 600 3444, and supporting website.
www.rec.co.uk
The REC will work with its members, the industry as a whole, the Government and others to raise and promote high, sustainable standards of corporate best practice and individual professional competence within the recruitment industry.
www.drc-gb.org
The Disability Rights Commission (DRC) has a helpline and website. They provide advice and information on rights and equality for disabled people. They can help you as an employer to understand what your rights and responsibilities are. The tel no is 0845 762 263, advice lines are open Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm or you can email enquiry@drc-gb.org.
www.agepositive.gov.uk
The Age Positive campaign promotes the benefits of employing a mixed-age workforce that includes older and younger people. We encourage employers to make decisions about recruitment, training and retention that do not discriminate against someone because of their age.
www.eoc.org.uk
Your role as a Manager is important in delivering equality of opportunity in the workplace. To help you do this, the EOC has produced a series of Checklists aimed at Managers and Supervisors to help guide you through the recruitment and selection process as well as advising on other issues once the employee has been recruited.
www.acas.org.uk
Acas aims to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations. We provide up-to-date information, independent advice, high quality training and we work with employers and employees to solve problems and improve performance.
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk
Business link provides practical advice for all types of companies.
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