This now makes it illegal to ask a candidate to complete a health questionnaire before an offer of employment has been made.
I understand the reasons behind the ban. It is to ensure that everyone is properly considered to see if they can carry out the role, and not be ruled out because of issues arising from their health. However, I believe that this has serious consequences for some sectors, especially early years.
The ban also prevents you from asking the candidate questions to establish how many days of sickness absence they have accrued during previous employment prior to making a job offer. It also prevents you from asking these questions in a reference if an employment offer has not been made.
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