I thought it was illegal to ask somebody about their marital status in either a job application or an interview. I also thought it was illegal to ask if an applicant has children. Please answer.
2007-10-28 09:43:47 · 5 answers · asked by YourMama 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Law & Legal
It is not illegal to ask the questions, what is illegal is to take adverse action based on the answers.
i.e If you ask if the person is married or has children and do not hire the person based on their "yes" answer then you have taken adverse reaction and can be held liable under EEOC.
If you feel that you have been discriminated against based on your answers then file a claim with the EEOC.
2007-10-28 10:18:37 · answer #1 · answered by Squat1 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal to ask both questions. Things can come up during an interview where you can volunteer this information but it can never be a deciding factor in hiring someone. Sounds like your interviewer isnt very experienced.
2007-10-28 09:52:12 · answer #2 · answered by Diane M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://career-advice.monster.com/job-interview-practice/Questions-They-Shouldnt-Ask/home.aspx This site addresses your question. However, remember that while it is illegal to ask such questions in a job interview, a simple background check will make the information available before hiring. I guess it's up to you as to how to handle it.
2007-10-28 09:54:46 · answer #3 · answered by sursumcorda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep you can't ask either of those questions, they are not bona fide occupational questions.
2007-10-28 10:28:13 · answer #4 · answered by Spike 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the freedom of information act.
2007-10-28 10:00:44 · answer #5 · answered by forsonclan03@yahoo.com 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋