
ConceptHR Corner Interviews: What’s Illegal to Ask?
Federal and state laws generally require employers to limit their interview questions to those that are essential for determining if a person is qualified for the job. In general, employers should not ask about race, gender, religion, marital status, national origin, or age because that information is irrelevant in determining if an applicant is qualified for the job. Also, federal law expressly prohibits employers from making pre-employment inquiries about an applicant’s disability. Illegal interview questions are those that single an individual out for reasons that are contrary to employment anti-discrimination