This document discusses legal issues related to recruitment and hiring. It addresses potential discrimination and bias in hiring. It also covers legal obligations of current employers, such as implied and fiduciary duties, and restrictions in employment contracts that could impact a candidate's ability to change jobs. The document advises recruiters to have policies on social media and databases, enforceable post-termination restrictions, and up-to-date contracts signed by key employees to protect themselves from potential legal liability when hiring candidates.

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4 JUNE 2014
RECRUITMENT INTERNATIONAL
NUMBER ONE RECRUITER
Keeping it legal
Jennifer Millins, Legal Director

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THAT’S JUST TYPICAL…
SUBCONSCIOUS BIAS
High Warmth
Low Warmth
Low Competency High Competency
Pity Admiration
Contempt Envy

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DISCRIMINATION

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SOCIAL MEDIA

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PROVE IT…

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HOW WILL THEY EVER KNOW?
• Data Protection Act
• Disclosure in litigation

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LEGAL BAGGAGE
ARE YOUR CANDIDATES FREE TO MOVE?
• Implied duties
• Fiduciary duties
• Express duties

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EXPRESS DUTIES
WHERE TO FIND THE RESTRICTIONS
• Contracts of employment
• Deed of adherence / LLP deed
• Handbook
• Stock plan / bonus confirmation

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FINANCIAL DISINCENTIVES
• Bonus deferrals
• Stock schemes: good leaver / bad leaver

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WHEN IS THE LINE CROSSED WHILE EMPLOYED?
• Competing and preparing to compete
• Breach of fidelity an integral part of the move
• Deceit
• Bribery

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POTENTIAL LIABILITY FOR YOU
• Inducement to breach
• Conspiracy

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ARE YOU PROTECTED?
• Are your contracts up to date?
• Do you have a social media policy?
• Do you have a database policy?
• Are your post termination restrictions enforceable?
• Have your key people signed their contracts?

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THANK YOU
Jennifer Millins, Legal Director
0207 440 7137
jennifer.millins@mishcon.com
ANY QUESTIONS?