You’ve heard that using pre-employment questionnaires can be an effective way to spot potential new recruits who might suffer with an attendance problem. But how far does the law really allow you to
go?
Published 19.04.2007
At interview you ask candidates about their level of sickness absence for the last two years. However, a colleague has advised that this could have possible disability discrimination implications. If
so, what are your options?
Published 22.03.2007
Around 25% of employees experience a mental health condition each year. As this can result in time off work, can you enquire whether a job applicant has a mental health condition during an interview
or would this be unlawful?
Published 23.03.2018
An employer has ended up in hot water at the Employment Appeal Tribunal because it withdrew a job offer from an employee with a mental health condition. What do you need to know about the withdrawal
of job offers?
Published 22.10.2019
We’ve received many questions from subscribers about the Equality Act 2010. A popular one is whether they can still ask job applicants health-related questions. Where does the legislation leave you
on this important issue?
Published 03.11.2010
Many job applicants believe that employers can’t ask them any health-related questions prior to employment. However, while there are restrictions, the subject isn’t totally off limits. So what can
you ask?
Published 09.05.2014
You’ve offered a job to the best candidate. Upon accepting it, they notify you about a medical condition which could prevent them from carrying out the role. How do you tackle this potentially tricky
situation?
Published 06.12.2012
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
As you’ve been experiencing a high level of sickness absence, you want to use a pre-employment health questionnaire and introduce compulsory medical examinations. What are some of the key issues you
need to consider?
Published 04.09.2008
Identifying when a “mental impairment” becomes a “protected disability” isn’t easy. So what can we learn from a ruling by the Employment Appeal Tribunal?
Published 10.08.2010