Updated to flag that candidates may ask about flexible working options at the interview stage of the recruitment process now that the right to request flexible working is a day-one right.
A model letter inviting a candidate to a second interview after the final shortlist of those being invited for interview has been drawn up where a "two-stage" selection process is being used.
In James v Coedffranc Community Council, an employment tribunal upheld an unsuccessful job applicant's age discrimination claim after an interviewer said "I've just noticed how old you are" and jotted down older candidates' ages on interview notes.