How does legislation affect recruitment and selection?

How does legislation affect recruitment and selection?

Get clued up on discrimination law The Act prevents employers from discriminating against employees and job applicants on the basis of protected characteristics. It is possible to discriminate, even inadvertently, at numerous points in the recruitment and selection process, for example, when: writing the job offer.

What are the laws that affect the recruitment process?

Major Laws and Regulations that Affect the Selection Process

• Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Equal Pay Act.
• Federal Executive Order #11246.
• Illinois Human Rights Act.
• Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
• Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978.
• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

What are the main legal requirements in relation to recruitment and selection?

Key Legislation regarding Recruitment and Selection

• the Equal Pay Act 1970.
• the Sex Discrimination Act 1975.
• the Race Relations Act 1976.
• the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
• the Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003.
• the Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003.

What are the key principles of equality?

Equality Act 2010 guiding principles for associations

• Know the law.
• Understand what is meant by discrimination, victimisation and harassment.
• Leadership.
• Set standards of behaviour and create an inclusive culture.
• Have a clear, published complaints policy.
• Provide training.
• Make reasonable adjustments.

What is the Act that relates to disability discrimination?

The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) makes it unlawful to discriminate against a person, in many areas of public life, including employment, education, getting or using services, renting or buying a house or unit, and accessing public places, because of their disability.

How can we prevent discrimination in the selection process?

How to Avoid Discrimination in Recruitment

1. Decide what skills the applicant needs.
2. Create the job advert.
3. Select a suitable range of candidates.
4. Prepare for the interview.
5. Interview fairly and effectively.
6. Do not ask questions based on protected characteristics.
7. Offer the job objectively.
8. Record your decisions.

Is discrimination possible in the selection process?

Any distinction, exclusion or preference in respect of a particular job based on its specific requirements, is not considered as discrimination. Discrimination manifests itself particularly acute in the selection process of candidates by employers.

What are the main principles of discrimination law in recruitment and selection and in employment?

The Equality Act 2010 states that discrimination in recruitment and selection of employees is illegal….But rejecting somebody due to any of the following is discrimination:

• Age.
• Disability.
• Gender reassignment.
• Marriage and civil partnership.
• Pregnancy and maternity.
• Race.
• Religion and belief.
• Sex.

What are the types of selection process?

The 7 stages of the selection process

• Application. After the job opening has been posted, candidates can apply.
• Screening & pre-selection. Chatbots can help with the screening and preselection candidates.
• Interview.
• Assessment.
• References and background check.
• Decision.
• Job offer & contract.

What are the types of selection test?

Tests used in selection can be classified into five categories, namely:

• Achievement,
• Aptitude,
• Interest,
• Personality and.
• Intelligence tests.
• Achievement tests measure the job knowledge of the applicants in the areas such as marketing, HR and economics.

What are employers looking for in assessment tests?

Most important, valid tests help companies measure three critical elements of success on the job: competence, work ethic, and emotional intelligence. Though employers still look for evidence of those qualities in résumés, reference checks, and interviews, they need a fuller picture to make smart hires.

How do I pass an assessment test?

Assessment tips

1. Prepare well. Make sure you get a good night’s sleep before the assessment, know where you have to be and what to expect.
2. Know what an assessment entails. Make sure you know what components to expect and what you will be asked to do for each different components of the assessment.
3. Practice IQ tests.

How do you know if you passed an assessment test?

If your score is better than the minimum you need to pass, then you know you passed the test. If they call you to schedule an interview after the test, then you passed it. If you do not hear anything back, chances are you did not pass.

What happens if you fail an indeed assessment?

We currently don’t allow candidates to retake assessments in order to preserve the integrity of our assessments. All assessment scores are good for six months and after this timeframe, you’ll have the ability to take the assessment once more if an employer requests it.

How do you know if you passed an assessment test indeed?

When you proactively take an assessment via your Indeed Profile, you will be able to see your score on your Profile and Resume (US only). Once you complete an assessment, the score will be saved for 6 months.