Despite what the papers say, many employers are still recruiting new staff; even if it’s only for a fixed-term appointment. So if you’re going through this process, what are the traps you can fall
into when drafting job ads?
Published 09.09.2009
As a general rule, employers can’t aim job ads at a particular group - they must be open to everyone. However, this rule doesn’t apply where a role has a “genuine occupational requirement”. Where
might this arise?
Published 23.04.2015
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
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
You’ve made arrangements to interview all the potential candidates for a job role on a particular day. However, one has since contacted you to say that the time they’ve been given is inconvenient.
Must you rearrange their slot?
Published 21.05.2014
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
You’ve written to a job applicant inviting them to attend an interview which will be conducted online. They’ve now contacted you asking for the time to be changed as it’s “inconvenient”. Must you
rearrange the virtual interview?
Published 11.02.2021
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
A public row erupted recently when it emerged that a number of independent police and crime commissioners have handed out highly-paid jobs to friends. Morals to one side, it begs the question: must a
job vacancy be advertised?
Published 09.04.2013
A colleague insists that you are legally required to monitor equality and diversity during recruitment. As part of this all job applications must be told to complete an equal opportunities monitoring
form. Is this correct?
Published 18.12.2019