As previously noted, Firms have a duty to accommodate Firm Members to the point of undue hardship where special measures are needed to enable Firm Members to fully and equally participate in the workplace. This includes flexibility in working hours for Firm Members with religious observances. Age Appropriate: Are you the age of majority? Inappropriate: How old are you? When were you born? How old are your children? When did you graduate from high school? How do you feel working for someone younger than you? Any questions aimed at ascertaining the age of the candidate or questions related to personal information unrelated to job skills and qualifications. Commentary: Precise age required for benefits plans or other legitimate purposes can be determined after selection. Race, ethnicity, culture, or place of origin Appropriate: Are you legally permitted to work in British Columbia? Inappropriate: Where are you from? your nationality? What’s Is that a [name of racial, ethnic, cultural group] name? Where are your parents from? Is English your first language?
As previously noted, Firms have a duty to accommodate Firm Members to the point of undue hardship where special measures are needed to enable Firm Members to fully and equally participate in the workplace. This includes flexibility in working hours for Firm Members with religious observances. Age Appropriate: Are you the age of majority? Inappropriate: How old are you? When were you born? How old are your children? When did you graduate from high school? How do you feel working for someone younger than you? Any questions aimed at ascertaining the age of the candidate or questions related to personal information unrelated to job skills and qualifications. Commentary: Precise age required for benefits plans or other legitimate purposes can be determined after selection. Race, ethnicity, culture, or place of origin Appropriate: Are you legally permitted to work in British Columbia? Inappropriate: Where are you from? What’s your nationality? Is that a [name of racial, ethnic, cultural group] name? Where are your parents from? Is English your first language?
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