Subject Inquiry: |
It May Not Be Discriminatory To Inquire About |
It May Be Discriminatory To Inquire About |
| Name |
Whether applicant had ever worked under a different name |
The original name of an applicant whose name had been
legally changed
The ethnic association of applicant’s name |
| Age |
If applicant is over the age of 18
If applicant is udder
the age 18, or 21 if job related (i.e., selling liquor in retail store) |
Date of birth
Date of high school graduation |
| Residence |
Applicant’s place of residence, length of applicant’s
residence |
Previous addresses
Birthplace of applicant or applicant’s
parents |
| Race or Color |
|
Applicant’s race or color of skin |
| National Origin & Ancestry |
|
Applicant’s lineage, ancestry, national origin, parentage,
or nationality
Nationality of applicant’s parents or spouse |
| Sex & Family Composition |
|
Sex of applicant
Dependents of applicant
Marital status
Child care arrangements |
| Creed or Religion |
|
Applicant’s religious affiliation
Church, parish, or holidays
observed |
| Citizenship |
Whether the applicant is a citizen of the US
Whether the applicant
is in the country on a visa which permits him to work, or is a citizen |
Whether applicant is a citizen of a country other than the US |
| Financial Status |
|
Applicants debts or assets
Garnishments |
| References |
Names of persons willing to provide professional and/or character
references for the applicant |
Name of applicant’s pastor or religious leader |
| Relatives |
Names of relatives already employed by the employer |
Name and/or address of any relative of applicant
Whom to contact in case
of emergency |
| Organizations |
Applicant’s membership in any union, professional, service,
or trade organization |
All clubs or social organizations to which the applicant belongs |
| Arrest Record & Convictions |
Convictions, if related to performance |
Number and kinds of arrests
Convictions unless related to job performance |
| Height & Weight |
|
Any inquiry into height and weight of applicant |
| Physical Limitations |
Whether applicant has the ability to perform job-related functions
with or without accommodation |
The nature or severity of an illness or the individual’s
physical condition
Whether applicant has ever filed workers’ compensation
claim
Any
recent or past operations or surgery dates |
| Education |
Training applicant has received if related to the job under consideration
Highest
level of education attained if validated that having certain educational
background is necessary for the job |
|
| Military |
What branch of military served in
Type of education or training received
in military
Rank at discharge |
Type of military discharge |
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