PRE-EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS FOR PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES

Prospective employees/Job seekers in Nigeria have certain pre-employment rights that employers must respect. While it has become highly competitive to get a job these days, employers should not see this as a leverage to violate the rights of these ones.

Pre-employment rights include

Right to Privacy: Prospective employees have the right to privacy, and employers must respect this right during the recruitment process. Employers must ensure that any personal data collected from candidates is used only for recruitment purposes and that the information is kept confidential.

Right to Fair Treatment: Prospective employees have the right to fair treatment during the recruitment process. Employers must ensure that their recruitment processes are fair, transparent, and based on objective criteria.

Right to Non-Discrimination: Prospective employees have the right not to be discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, religion, ethnicity, disability, or other factors during the recruitment process. Employers must ensure that their recruitment processes are free from any form of discrimination.

Right to Information: Prospective employees have the right to receive accurate and complete information about the job they are applying for, including the job description, salary, benefits, and working conditions.

Right to Withdraw Application: Prospective employees have the right to withdraw their job applications at any time, without penalty or discrimination from the employer.

Right to Confidentiality: Prospective employees have the right to confidentiality, and employers must ensure that any personal information provided by candidates is kept confidential.

Right to Medical Examination: Employers may require prospective employees to undergo medical examinations as part of the recruitment process. However, employers must respect the privacy of the candidate and ensure that the examination is conducted in a safe and healthy environment.

In conclusion

prospective employees in Nigeria have certain pre-employment rights that employers must respect. Employers must ensure that their recruitment processes are fair, transparent, and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and that they treat candidates with respect and dignity.

At Asksus-ng Business Support Services, we consider both pre-employment and employee rights when carrying out our recruitment services for our clients in order to protect clients from lawsuits.

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