Peninsula On-Demand

Peninsula On Demand: What You Can and Can't Ask in an Interview

A job interview is the most critical stage in the recruitment process. It is your chance to assess the suitability of a candidate and – at a time of labour shortage – make a good first impression to attract talent.   

Getting the interview process right will not only help you find quality hires, but also reduce risk of potential litigation and negative publicity that asking discriminatory interview questions may lead to.   

The human rights law in Canada prohibits discrimination in employment, including in job ads, on application forms, and through the questions asked during an interview. You must ensure the information you seek from applicants is relevant to the job and does not violate grounds protected under applicable human rights law. 
 
Do you know what kind of questions to ask and which to avoid during an interview? Do you know how to eliminate bias while hiring? Are you aware of interviewing good practices that’ll help you snag the best employees?   

In this webinar, you’ll learn how to protect your business from litigation and claims of discrimination with guidance on the questions you should and shouldn’t ask in interviews.  

At the webinar, we'll go over: 

Discriminatory topics to avoid during an interview  
The right questions to ask to gauge candidate suitability  
How to phrase sensitive questions appropriately  
Benefits of conducting structured interviews  
Why you should ask behavioral questions   
And more…

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Meet Our Speakers

Olivia Cicchini, Employment Law Expert & Presenter, Peninsula Canada

As a licensed paralegal in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, Olivia holds the title of Employment Law Expert & Presenter at Peninsula Canada.

Olivia joined Peninsula in 2020 as a Legal Claims Consultant where she assisted small to mid-sized business clients as their legal representative. She then transitioned to the role of a Senior Legal Content Specialist where she helped with drafting, editing and general oversight of the legal content within the Company. Over the years, Olivia has gained significant insight into legal, HR, and employee management challenges faced by Canadian SMEs.

In her current role, Olivia is the face of Peninsula webinars. She utilizes her employment law expertise to create relevant and comprehensive content to help small business owners stay compliant with employment standards and OHS legislation. 

Previously, Olivia worked as a paralegal associate at an employment law firm in Downtown Toronto. Olivia’s incisive commentary regularly appears on radio, websites and in newspapers. Her views have been featured on CBC Radio, CTV News, CP24, and Toronto Sun.

Amanda Chadwick, Speaker, Writer, Presenter, Expert in HR, Employment Law, Health & Safety and Wellbeing, Peninsula Canada

Amanda is an experienced and well-known speaker, specializing in all areas of HR management, health & safety, and employee wellbeing.   

She has worked as a successful presenter/broadcaster/author for over 25 years, advising tens of thousands of business owners on everyday issues in employee relations and health and safety law, by mediating, mentoring, presenting, writing, and blogging.  

Amanda’s past has involved working in the media, developing training packages, holding motivational conferences, and keeping business owners updated via her webinars and social media. 