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Are Unpaid Take-Home Interview Assignments Ethical?
Explore the ethics of unpaid take-home interview assignments and how you can ask for compensation. Experts Stephanie Heath and Dana Hundley weigh in on the debate in the hiring process.
Marginalized communities are more likely to face competing responsibilities, such as familial obligations, part-time jobs, or caretaking duties, leaving them with limited availability to dedicate to unpaid projects. Employers should be aware that unpaid take-home assignments can end up discriminating against qualified candidates, reinforcing the exclusion of marginalized voices and perspectives at work, ultimately limiting diversity and innovation and perpetuating a cycle of inequality. If an unpaid assignment feels exploitative, disproportionate to the potential benefits, or teeters into the realm of free consulting work, you can either request compensation or politely decline and focus on pursuing opportunities that offer more mutual respect.
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