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
The tribunal has ruled that an employer who delayed providing interview feedback for three months committed an act of discrimination. Does this mean that you must deal with all requests for interview
feedback immediately?
Published 13.03.2023
You’ve advertised a job role and received applications from several people who are clearly overqualified. Is it safe to reject a job applicant because they have more qualifications, skills and/or
experience than are needed for a job role?
Published 17.11.2022
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
With Brexit looming, questions are being asked about how it will affect recruitment practices. One is whether employers will be able to insist that all job applicants must speak fluent English.
What’s the answer?
Published 07.01.2020
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
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
During a job interview you’re not allowed to ask an applicant any question that may be deemed potentially discriminatory. But that doesn’t preclude you from finding out “helpful” information. How
might this be done?
Published 05.06.2013
Recruiting new staff can be a costly and time-consuming process, especially if a new employee doesn’t perform as expected. For some roles, a potential solution may be to offer a trial as part of your
recruitment process. Is this legal?
Published 09.10.2018