Application forms - Gender

[Daij]

Is it illegal in the UK to specify on job ads that only (males or females) will be considered;

eg
'Wanted, office supervisor in steel industry. Salary £150000 - open to female candidates only'

[chelle7272]

Yes, there are certain exceptions to this law, such as working with female victims of domestic violence, but usually it is illegal

[chelle7272]

If the post is exempt from the law it should state in the ad

[Daij]

Thank you chelle

[woofgang]

Its called a genuine occupational reason and yes it must be specified in the ad

[McMouse]

Advertising for sperm donation from males...............ok I'll get my coat.

[nightmare]

The £150K salary looks good.............................