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Illegal Questoins

Inquiry Area	Illegal Inquiries	Legal Inquiries
National Origin/Citizenship	Are you a U.S. citizen? Where were you/your parents born? What is your "native tongue"?	Are you authorized to work in the United States? What languages do you read, speak, or write? (This question is okay as long as it is relevant to the performance of the job)
Age	How old are you? When did you graduate from State University? What's your birth date? Can you produce proof of age?	Are you over the age of 18? "If hired, can you furnish proof of age?", or statement that hire is subject to verification that applicant's age meets legal requirements. Can you, after employment, submit a work permit if under eighteen?
Marital/Family Status	What's your marital status? Who do you live with? Do you plan to have a family? When? How many kids do you have? What are your child care arrangements?	Would you be willing to relocate? Travel? Work overtime?
Affiliations	What clubs or social organizations do you belong to?	List any professional or trade groups or other organizations that you belong to that you consider relevant to your ability to perform this job.
Personal	How tall are you? How much do you weigh?	Are you able to lift a 50 lb. weight and carry it 100 yards, as that is part of the job?
Disabilities	Do you have any disabilities? Any question on general medical condition. Have you or are you receiving Worker's Compensation?	Are you able to perform all of the duties outlined in the job description? Statement that as part of the hiring process, all job offers are contingent on passing a physical examination.
Arrest Record	Have you ever been arrested?	Have you ever been convicted of a crime? If so, when, where and disposition of case?
Military	Were you honorably discharged from the military?	In what branch of the Armed Forces did you serve? What type of training or education did you receive in the military?
Race or Color	Complexion, color of skin, or other questions directly or indirectly indicating race or color.	N/A
Education	What affiliation was the school you attended? What was the last date you attended high school?	Academic, vocational, or professional education; schools attended.
Sex	Any question related to sexual orientation if it is not based on a bona fide occupational qualification.	N/A

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Updated 05/22/07

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