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Question Details: I have been asked to fill in a form as part of an application for a job which requires me to answer the question of whether I have ever laid a complaint (a personal grievance) against my employer. The form does not require me to state the details or outcome. Can the prospective employer ask me that?
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Community Law Wellington & Hutt Valley
Yes, they can ask you that. If you answer "yes" to that question, you might choose to provide some more information if you think it will be helpful to your application.
The Human Rights Commission publishes a very detailed guide about what employers can ask. Check it out by clicking here: www.hrc.co.nz.
If your previous complaint related to something the employer is not allowed to ask about, you might want to get some more advice. You can also get information from the Department of Labour (0800 20 90 20) or from your local Community Law Centre (www.communitylaw.org.nz).
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