A woman has been awarded £2,000 after she was asked about her childcare arrangements during an interview. However, all of the other candidates were women - so why was she able to claim that she’d
suffered discrimination?
Published 16.06.2016
According to a survey of more than 2,000 employees, 58% of women have been asked whether or not they have children, or if they plan to have children, during a recruitment process. Is it OK to ask
these questions?
Published 23.03.2023
You have two equally good internal candidates for a managerial role; one male and one female. As the man has no childcare responsibilities, he’s your preferred choice. Can you automatically promote
him over her?
Published 09.09.2011
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
During an interview a woman asks about a flexible working arrangement from day one as she has a young child. Her statutory right only kicks in at 26 weeks so you can refuse. But why should you avoid
making a note of her query?
Published 18.05.2010
A job applicant has indicated that they’re disabled. But they’ve also said that “no special arrangements are needed” during their interview. Does this statement exempt you from making any “reasonable
adjustments”?
Published 21.10.2009
There’s nothing to stop you from asking a job applicant about their medical history before offering them a job. But as a new case shows, if you choose to do this, you must pick your words carefully.
So what should you be asking?
Published 26.08.2009
Unsuccessful job applicants will sometimes ask you for feedback following the interview process. But with the increase in discrimination claims, what steps can you take to protect yourself should you
receive such a request?
Published 20.04.2009
Let’s suppose an unsuccessful job applicant has demanded to know all about the person you’ve hired for the role - they want to see how the two of them “compare on paper”. Are they legally entitled to
this information?
Published 01.06.2012
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