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  • Discrimination against transgender people

    ... employed to model women’s clothing. Where treating people differently on the basis of sex is lawful, transgender people should be considered alongside other applicants of the gender that is specified...

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  • Discrimination

    ... discriminated A person’s gender identity and expression is a part of who they are, not a lifestyle choice. Transgender people are protected from discrimination in employment. Employment protections f...

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  • Tests and checks

    ... more information, visit: Frequently Asked Questions - Human Rights Commission Discrimination against transgender people Fair process Previous name You can only ask for a credit check on a job applica...

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  • Pre-employment trials

    Sometimes it is appropriate to ask job applicants to perform tasks as part of the interview process, so you can assess whether they have the skills needed for a job.

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  • Hiring temporary migrants

    Before hiring someone from overseas, you need to make sure they have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

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  • Hiring

    Good employment relationships begin with a good hiring process (sometimes called a ‘recruitment’ process). There are a number of steps in hiring a new employee.

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  • Probationary periods

    Find out what probationary periods are, when they can be used and employee rights during a probationary period.

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  • Employment for disabled people

    Disabled people bring diverse and valuable skills and perspectives to the workplace. They contribute to a workforce that reflects the community and customers it serves.

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  • The hiring process

    Find out about employer responsibilities when hiring, advertising a job, and providing reasonable accommodation.

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  • Employers on stand-down

    Employers who breach employment standards may be restricted from supporting visa applications and put on the employer visa stand-down list.

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