KNOW YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS
September 13th, 2007
In the United States we pride ourselves on the fact that we do not discriminate. In the workplace there are many laws that protect the individual. The very basic questions that are strictly prohibited in the United States are as follows:
How old are you?
Are you married?
Are you single?
What is your sexual orientation?
How much do you weigh?
Are you disabled?
When did you graduate from high school?
When did you graduate from college?
Do you have children?
How many children do you have?
What country are you from?
Where were you born?
Have you ever been arrested?
What religion are you?
Would you religion prevent you from working on weekends?
These are the very basic questions that you should not be asked during any interview in the US. If in fact you are asked any of these questions, you should politely refuse to provide the interviewer with an answer.
Nancy J. Phillips, CPC