An job interviewee has claimed they 'walked straight out' of their interview after being asked to sign a form detailing a bizarre request regarding sex.
Job interviews are stressful enough as it is without any added policies you need to comply with.
Whether it be ensuring you stay composed amid all the nerves, or asking that all-important question to the employer upon the conclusion of the interview, there's certainly a lot to stay conscious of.
But one question you certainly don't expect to see crop up while applying for a new job is talk of sex, and a very bizarre request on the subject too.
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An unidentified individual took to the 'recruiting hell' Reddit forum and shared an alleged piece of paper detailing a 'contraception policy' at her prospective workplace.
"I was required to sign this before even interviewing. Walked straight out without even saying goodbye. I really need a job, but this is gonna be a hard pass from me. Hell nah!" the Redditor captioned the post.
The contract reads: "[Employer name] is strongly opposed to the use of contraception. The [employer name] policy is to only recommend sexual abstinence as the 100% effective way to protect against possible pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.
"Both contraceptive medications and contraceptive paraphernalia are not allowed at [employer name]. In addition, transportation to medical facilities to assist clients in obtaining contraception medications will not be sponsored by the [employer name] This policy is explained to clients upon admission."
The letter went on to say that any 'violation' of the policy could result in the employee being fired immediately.
The contract concluded: "My signature below is acknowledgment that I fully understand and agree to comply with [employer name's] Contraception Policy. I am also aware that violation of this policy may result in termination of my employment."
The extremely bizarre element of the interview process has unsurprisingly gone viral after it was shared on Reddit, and it seems like everyone has had their say.
"This should be disclosed before they waste anyone's time," one person suggested.
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A second added: "Excuse my ignorance, but this has to be illegal. Sorry that you had to deal with this," while a third remarked: "That's some creepy s*** right there! They really get into the personal lives of their employees like that."
Meanwhile, a fourth person had a differing point of view, penning: "At least they're 100% upfront and clear about it and you didn't have to waste any more time."
And a fifth quipped: "This is really messed up and none of their business clearly. Pretty sure that contract isn’t enforceable and infringement on your rights."
Safe to say the policy hasn't gone down well with those on the internet.
Callum Jones