An online toolkit designed to help start-up firms take on employees has been launched by the Government.

Unveiled by the Employment Relations Minister Jo Swinson, the updated toolkit aims to guide employers through the process of hiring their first member of staff, as well as the relevant legal requirements.

The resource is free to use and includes information on setting pay, getting the right insurance, understanding tax requirements and checking a new employee’s right to work in the UK.

‘We know that around 300,000 businesses look to take on staff each year,’ commented Jo Swinson.

‘For some businesses there is a perception that hiring for the first time is a daunting process. This is especially the case if you are the owner of a small business and do not have your own HR staff.’

The toolkit can be found at www.gov.uk/employing-staff.

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