Race


Can I be asked to complete a job application form that asks me to indicate my race?

No, discrimination on the basis of race is prohibited by the Act. Employers should avoid asking questions or seeking information about the race, colour, ethnic or national origins of job applicants unless they are collecting anonymous statistical data for EEO reporting or for profiling who responds to their job applications. If an employer is collecting data for such purposes it should ideally be collected on a form that is separate from the job application form.