Petition · Department for Business and Trade
Require employers to send responses to all job applications
Closed
77 signatures
What the petition asks
Make a law where job applicants have to get an answer from recruitment agencies or HR teams regarding job applications. As an agency or organisation, not giving any response to job applicants should be made illegal.
I think this would allow job seekers to have more visibility across job applications and allow a fairer process for all parties involved. It could also improve the job market.
Timeline
| 19 Nov 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 May 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
77
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Business and Trade
Opened
19 Nov 2025
Closed
19 May 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Aug 2026.