Recently, a candidate-side recruiter in one country shared a potential candidate with a Job-side recruiter in another. This type of collaboration is strongly encouraged within our network, as cross-border placements are a vital part of what makes our split placement network so successful. After all, we are a global network of independently owned recruiting firms, working together to make cooperative placements.
However, in this case, there was an issue. While screening the candidate, the candidate-side recruiter asked questions that were illegal to ask in the job-side recruiter's country, putting that recruiter in potential legal jeopardy.
Certain countries have strict laws regarding what can be asked during the screening and interviews, which also extend to third-party recruiters. These laws include questions about age, gender, current salary, and more. Violating these laws can have serious consequences. In some countries, candidate resumes may include a picture of the candidate. In other countries, a picture should NOT be included on the resume to prevent the hiring authority from being (potentially) liable for breaking strict anti-discrimination laws.