An employer has ended up in the national press after one of its managers rejected a job applicant via a text message that contained a “crying with laughter” emoji. What simple recruitment rule would
have prevented this?
Published 23.03.2017
One of your employees is going on maternity leave and you need temporary maternity cover. An applicant you’ve called to interview is pregnant herself - surely you can reject her because she would be
unable to fulfil the role?
Published 09.02.2017
A colleague had difficulties recently in dealing with an unsuccessful job applicant. This has now got you thinking about your own rejection letters. What should and shouldn’t you include when
drafting these letters?
Published 14.06.2007
When rejecting an unsuccessful job applicant, you know not to act in a discriminatory manner. But one employer has recently come up with a novel reason to turn a potential employee down. Why could
this move be unwise?
Published 08.09.2010
A female employee had been seeking compensation of £4 million after alleging she was hired for her looks and subject to four years’ sexual harassment. But she lost at tribunal. What was the main
reason behind this?
Published 01.06.2010
A leading law firm has been left with egg on its face after a solicitor involved in an interview process asked how a female applicant would balance work with childcare. Seems like a reasonable
question, so why was he so wrong?
Published 23.02.2010
Age discrimination legislation has been in place for just over two years and there’s been a steady trickle of cases brought against employers. What are some of the issues tribunals have looked at
under this relatively new law?
Published 19.03.2009
If an employee is closely associated with a disabled person, e.g. a child, spouse, relative or friend, you must not discriminate against them because of it. OK, but are you required to make
reasonable adjustments for your employee?
Published 13.12.2013
A job applicant has created a stir online after she posted an unusual email from a potential employer rejecting her application. What’s the safest way to reject a job applicant before the interview
stage?
Published 04.03.2021
The tribunal has ordered that an employer must pay an employee who was suffering from throat cancer over £115,000 in compensation. What did the employer do wrong?
Published 19.11.2015