Have you been asked Questions on an Employment Application that were Illegal?

Employers may not ask the following questions about you on an Employment Applications:

1.    Age
2.    National ancestry, Country of Origin or Origin of applicant’s family
3.    Religion
4.    Marital status and/ or number of children
5.    Sexual orientation
6.    General health or mental or physical conditions unless job-related and consistent with
       business necessity
7.    Political views
8.    Previous Union activities

       •    Questions about criminal convictions for felonies or misdemeanors ARE ACCEPTABLE
             types of questions (exception for marijuana convictions older than 2 years)

       •    Arrests where there is still a pending criminal allegation that has not been determined
            IS an acceptable question

So, What to Do?

If your have been given a job application with these type of questions, We would like to see it.  Try to obtain a copy.  Perhaps you have colleagues or friends that have interviewed with the same company.  Take notes of your experience and contact our office to discuss your matter confidentially.

Please contact the law offices of Steven L. Miller, a Professional Law Corporation for a free and confidential, no obligation consultation, toll free, at 855-216-9303.