Whether it’s because the organisation is expanding or to replace outgoing staff, recruiting new staff is an essential process all employers must go through. But it doesn’t come cheap.

The CIPD estimates that the average cost per hire in the UK is £6,125 but this could be much higher when other expenses such as training, onboarding and equipment are accounted for. However, as case law shows, that is not all you need to think about.

Even before employment begins, individuals are protected against discriminatory acts by a prospective employer under the Equality Act 2010 (EqA).