This article first appeared in the PB June 2003
issue of Pro Builder.
Subject Area | Examples of Unlawful Questions | |
Race or Color | Are you Puerto Rican?
What is your EEO status? | |
Marital/Parental Status | Are you married/single/divorced?
How many children do you have? What are the ages of your children? | |
Name | What is your maiden name?
Do you have a maiden name? | |
Residence/Financial Condition | Do you own or rent your home?
Do you have significant debt? | |
Sex/Sexual Orientation | Do you wish to be addressed as Mrs., Ms., or Miss?
Do you have a significant other? | |
Age | How old are you?
What is your date of birth? | |
Arrest | Have you ever been arrested? | |
Religion or Creed | What is your religious denomination/affiliation?
What religious holidays do you observe? This is a Catholc/Protestant/Jewish organization. | |
National Origin | Is that a Spanish surname?
What is your nationality? Where are your parents from? What is your family background? | |
Citizenship | Are you a naturalized or native-born citizen?
Do you have naturalization papers? What is your citizenship status? | |
Education | When did you graduate from high school?
When did you graduate from college? | |
Language | What is your native language?
Is English a second language? When/how did you learn French? | |
Disability | Are you disabled?
Do you have a handicap? Have you ever been treated for cancer (or other disease/illness)? Have you ever received worker's compensation? | |
Organizations | To which social clubs, societies, and lodges do you belong? | |
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