Remove the ethnicity, sexuality and religion sector from job applications.

Rejected 13 signatures

What the petition asks

To remove the ethnicity, sexuality and religion section on job applications and also applications for university and schools. Although it is optional, it seems discriminatory as it separates black and ethnic minorities also people with other sexual preferences than heterosexual and religions.

Having to state your ethnicity, sexual preference or religion sets you apart from others and it makes it seem as if workplaces will only hire a certain ethnicity or preference or religion to fit guidelines to appear as “diverse”. Anyone with a skill set or degree in the said department should be able to apply without this additional information and they should be hired solely based on experience or how well they present themselves.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Require all companies to remove personal information during application process

Timeline

11 Jun 2020	Petition opened for signatures
22 Jul 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 13

Status Rejected

Rejected 22 Jul 2020

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