Despite many employees being laid off during the COVID-19
pandemic, some industries are seeing an increase in demand, which
requires additional staffing to meet these demands.
Hiring amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, although necessary,
presents a myriad of pre-hiring considerations for employers to
ensure both the health and safety of their staff and the general
public, while also remaining onside with human rights legislation
and privacy considerations.
Pre-Employment Questions
Employers that are presently hiring or considering hiring have
likely been deemed as an essential service and therefore their
continued operations are permissible at this time (with varying
guidance, depending on the business). In consideration of this, it
is important that these employers take heed of the guidance from
Public Health, which may require additional considerations as part
of their pre-employment inquiries in ensuring both the health and
safety of staff and the general public.
