Your Rights
Examples of discrimination during a job interview
The line between the inquisitiveness of a recruiter who wants to learn as much as possible about a potential future candidate and discrimination can be very thin. The entire recruitment process , starting with the job advertisement, is subject to the prohibition of discrimination, which is regulated by the Labor Code .
ethnicity
trade union membership.
The problem of discrimination can start at an early stage of recruitment – in the content of the job advertisement . It can also concern the provisions of regulations or guidelines regarding recruitment, the interview and the questions asked, the way in which a candidate is accepted or rejected .
If at any stage you encounter discrimination, you have the right to notify the National Labor Inspectorate . Currently, the topic of violations in the professional field is being discussed more and more often, it is also worth familiarizing yourself with the additional conversation:
Examples of discrimination phone list for sale during a job interview
You have been invited to a job interview , but you feel that the interviewer is looking into your private matters too much ? If the questions concern your political beliefs, religion, sexual orientation, family situation, gender or age, you have the right to refuse to answer and end the interview. Exceptions may apply to specific positions, where certain characteristics are justified, but the employer must prove this.
What questions are typical and what questions cross the line? Here are some examples of questions that should never be asked:
t/expand a family in the near future?
What do you think about a given political party?
What is the family situation like?
No one has the right to abuse their position and demand answers to personal questions . There are some questions that go beyond the professional sphere , such as strengths and weaknesses, hobbies or motivations - but these questions have their justification, because thanks to them the recruiter has a chance to get to know your disposition better, which, combined with an analysis of your competences and experience, makes it easier to decide whether you will find your place in a given position.
Summary
The recruitment process begins with an advertisement for a given position - already at this stage, you should not ignore the red flags that appear at the job search stage - don't let yourself be fooled!
Any form of discrimination is an unacceptable act, regulated by the Labor Code . You have the right to respond in situations that exceed your boundaries and rights. Your qualifications, education, experience and skills should determine the outcome of the recruitment. If in the future you experience an unpleasant incident of discrimination, you have the right to refuse to respond, as well as to file a complaint with the State Labor Inspectorate . Knowing your own rights helps you feel more confident in unpleasant situations during the recruitment process.