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Employers must be careful not to discriminate when recruiting. They must avoid questions that relate to ‘protected characteristics’ under the Equality Act.
25Oct

Can A Prospective Employer Ask Me Questions About My Health?

Written by Kathryn Bolton.

It is a concern of many people with health conditions that if they are obliged to disclose information about their health during the recruitment process, it may have a negative impact on their application and their chances of being selected for the role. Section 60 of the Equality Act 2010 addresses the problem of discrimination against disabled people in recruitment by imposing a general prohibition on employers from asking potential recruits questions about their health. There are however exceptions and an employer may be able to ask health questions for particular reasons.