Relocating to a new country with new culture and traditions can be a perplexing thought in itself and the literal move may seem like a never ending mount of paperwork. To add to the above misery, comes the controversial beliefs and practices.
I was faced with this question from a shortlisted candidate:
Will it be a crime to practice Apostasy?
Well, the question or rather the concern, really made me to ponder: what do you actually practice? Is this candidate the right fit for our work culture?
I had to admit that such a practice is legally against the law and therefore punishable. However, the extent of the verdict depends on the country’s rules and regulations. The punishment for apostasy may include an annulment of their marriage, seizure of their children, confiscation of property with ownership rights given to their guardians or being taken over by the government. Under adverse conditions, it may even go to the extent of death for the apostate etc.
We are aware of many individuals, though in a private mode, who practice the act of apostasy in order to gain various benefits. However, posing the same query to a recruiter, takes it to a different level altogether.
Have you ever faced a similar query from a potential candidate? Share your experience, thoughts on how you would have handled a similar situation.
PURELY HUMANE 