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ILLEGAL & LEGAL QUESTIONS

Questions asked in an interview should focus on your qualifications for the job and not be used to find out personal information. Federal and state laws help ensure you aren’t asked illegal questions, but occasionally they do come up on an application or in an interview. Some employers may not have a clear understanding of federal and state rules and inquire into areas that are legally off limits.

In most cases, to avoid discriminatory hiring practices, employers should not ask questions related to the following categories:

Race

Sexual orientation

Birthplace

Disability

Color

Religion

Age

Marital/family status

Sex (including gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions)

National origin

Genetic information

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