Jersey Government admits to discriminating against a job applicant

The department say that a diversity and inclusion strategy is being developed and will be made publicly in due course Credit: ITV Channel TV

Jersey's government has admitted that the States Employment Board discriminated against a job applicant.

A statement released today said the individual, who lives with autism and ADHD, was put at a disadvantage compared to other candidates.

The States Employment Board said they treated them differently and apologised for the hurt it caused.

The department say that a diversity and inclusion strategy is being developed and will be made publicly in due course and reiterate that they will not tolerate acts of discrimination.