Recently published research results, from the Department of Work and Pensions, show the extent to which employers discriminate when sifting job applications. Between October 2008 and May 2009 duplicate job applications were made for over 1,000 vacancies. The applications were identical except for the names; one had a traditional white British name, the other was a name associated with ethnic groups. The research results show that there was discrimination in favour of applicants with white British names over their ethnic equivalent, by 29%.
These findings will be used to assess if any changes in discrimination law are required.
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