TOPIC

LEGAL QUESTIONS

DISCRIMINATORY QUESTIONS

Family and Marital Status

·  Do you have questions concerning duration of stay on job or anticipated absences?

·  Can you meet specified work schedules or have activities, commitments, or responsibilities that may hinder your meeting work attendance requirements?

·  Are you married?

·  What is your spouse’s name?

·  What is your maiden name?

·  Do you have any children?

·  Are you pregnant?

·  What are your childcare arrangements?

Race

·  None.

·  What is your race?

Religion

·  None.

·  You may inquire about availability for weekend work.

·  What is your religion?

·  Which church do you attend?

·  What are your religious holidays?

Residence

·  What is your address?

·  Do you own or rent your home?

·  Who resides with you?

Sex

·  None

·  Are you male or female?

Age

·  If hired, can you offer proof that you are at least 18 years of age?

·  How old are you?

·  What is your birthdate?

Arrests or Convictions of a Crime

·  Have you ever been convicted of a crime?

·  You must state that a conviction will be considered only as it relates to fitness to perform the job being sought.

·  Have you ever been arrested?

Citizenship or Nationality

·  Can you show proof of your eligibility to work in the U.S.?

·  Are you fluent in any languages other than English?

·  You may ask the second question only as it relates to the job being sought.

·  Are you a U.S. citizen?

·  Where were you born?

 Disability

·  Are you able to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation?

·  Show the applicant the position description so he or she can give an informed answer.

·  Are you disabled?

·  What is the nature or severity of your disability?