Candidates often voluntarily suggest business ideas during interviews or subsequently. If you decide to use their idea, are you legally obliged to pay them a consultancy fee or other payment,
regardless of whether you employ them?
Published 04.01.2023
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
A candidate has interviewed well but there’s one problem - they have large “flesh tunnels”, i.e. hollow tubes that are worn inside the ear lobes. Can you reject them because of their personal choice
in body art?
Published 04.12.2014
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
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
When a person applies for a job in your business you are perfectly entitled to ask them whether they know or are related to any of your employees. Why is it sensible to ask these two questions?
Published 02.10.2015
To be eligible for most employment rights, a person has to work for you. But did you know that someone who simply applies for a job can claim discrimination if you reject them? So, what can you do to
minimise the risk?
Published 23.03.2006
An older person has applied for a job but their skills and experience far exceed your requirements. Can you reject them simply on the basis that they are overqualified or is that asking for trouble?
Published 03.11.2016
You recently interviewed someone but, due to their accent, it was difficult to understand what they were saying at times. This is a concern but can you use their accent as grounds to reject the
application?
Published 31.05.2016