Document background
The Refusal Letter For Job Application is a critical business communication tool used when an organization needs to formally decline a job applicant. Under New Zealand law, while there is no strict legal requirement to provide written notification of unsuccessful applications, it is considered best practice and helps maintain professional standards. The document should be drafted in compliance with New Zealand legislation, particularly the Human Rights Act 1993 and Privacy Act 2020, to avoid discriminatory language and protect personal information. The letter serves multiple purposes: it provides closure to the candidate, maintains the company's professional image, creates a record of the decision, and helps minimize potential legal issues by using appropriate language and reasoning. It's typically used after completing the recruitment process and making a final hiring decision, or at any stage where a candidate is deemed unsuitable for the role.
