Health questions dropped from Chevron form
AAP
December 13, 2013, 6:26 pm
Private questions dropped from job form
Invasive questions on a Chevron job application form have been dropped from the document following complaints.
The form included questions about miscarriages, abortions and vasectomies but the energy giant says they were removed after complaints about the globally-standard form surfaced in October.
"Chevron Australia has changed its questionnaire to suit its local workforce needs relevant to employment position," the company said.
"Chevron is committed to supporting the health needs of its employees, many who are mobile and work in remote locations with limited medical care, and its medical documents are guided by industry standards to ensure staff are safe and fit to work."
It's understood the questions relate to insurance cover provided by the company, and that those relating to reproductive history were voluntary and lawful.
But CFMEU WA state secretary Mick Buchan said job applicants should not have to hand over private information, asking how the questions were relevant to job performance.
In August, the Maritime Union of Australia lodged a complaint with the Equal Opportunity Commission against recruitment company Skilled for its use of forms asking female members about menstruation and pregnancy.
However, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority said guidelines showed the questions were standard for women wanting to work in a seafaring environment.
