Interview questions

“Asking for trouble”: BC Human Rights Tribunal considers whether interview questions crossed the line

November 13, 2017 Employer Advisor, McCarthy Tétrault LLP Human Resources, Human Rights, Recruiting and Hiring

The interview process can be a legal minefield for employers. One false step, one inappropriate question can give rise to a human rights complaint alleging that the employer has discriminated against the prospective employee.

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Hiring without hassles: recruiting and retaining the best employees while avoiding legal pitfalls and human rights issues

August 14, 2012 Marcia Scheffler Employment/Labour Standards, Human Resources, Human Rights, Privacy and Security, Recruiting and Hiring

“I’m the manager, I can hire anyone I want,” is a phrase that Human Resources professionals have heard many times. Employers do have every right to choose the employees that they want, but Human Resources professionals and legal counsel can help guide you through some of the legal and human rights issues regarding your obligations to applicants and throughout the recruitment process.

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