Hiring staff

Good staff are a valuable asset, so it is important to find the right people.

When hiring staff it is unlawful only to consider someone, or reject someone, because of their

• age
• association with a child
• caring responsibilities
• chosen gender
• disability
• marital or domestic partnership status
• pregnancy
• race
• religious appearance or dress (in work or study)
• sex
• sexuality
• spouse or partner's identity

unless it interferes with their ability to do the job.

This section explains how to avoid discrimination when hiring your staff.