A property manager in Regina, Saskatchewan, receives a job application from an individual with visible tattoos and piercings who is otherwise well-qualified for a building superintendent position. The property owner has a personal preference for employees without visible body art. What should the property manager recommend to the owner?

Question: A property manager in Regina, Saskatchewan, receives a job application from an individual with visible tattoos and piercings who is otherwise well-qualified for a building superintendent position. The property owner has a personal preference for employees without visible body art. What should the property manager recommend to the owner?

Answer options: ✅ Advise the owner that denying employment based on body art could be considered discrimination under the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code if it is associated with a protected ground, and to focus solely on qualifications.

• Proceed with the owner's preference and only consider candidates without visible tattoos or piercings.
• Suggest that the applicant could cover their tattoos and remove piercings during working hours.
• Recommend hiring the applicant but paying them less due to their 'unprofessional' appearance.

Correct answer: Advise the owner that denying employment based on body art could be considered discrimination under the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code if it is associated with a protected ground, and to focus solely on qualifications.

Explanation: While personal preferences exist, a property manager must ensure hiring practices comply with human rights legislation. Discrimination based on appearance can fall under protected grounds if linked to creed, sex, or perceived disability, as per the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code.