What are unacceptable and acceptable areas of Pre-employment Inquires?
• Race Questions regarding an applicant’s race are unacceptable. You may not ask: What clubs or organizations do you belong to? (If they belong to a group which indicates their race, it could cause legal liability.) You may ask: What professional or trade groups do you belong related to your ability to perform this job? • National Origin Questions regarding an applicant’s national origin are unacceptable. This includes questions like: Are you a U.S. citizen? However, you may ask: Are you lawfully employable in the United States? • Color Questions regarding an applicant’s complexion or color of skin, hair or eyes are unacceptable. • Religion Questions regarding an applicant’s religion are unacceptable. You may ask: Are you able to work on weekends if necessary? • Sex Questions indicative of an applicant’s sex are unacceptable. • Age Questions that can establish an applicant’s age or approximate age are unacceptable. You may not ask: When did you graduate from high school? or How old are
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