Are your Employer’s Hiring Practices Discriminatory?
While most people are aware that employers are not allowed to discriminate against employees in the workplace based on age, race, nationality, gender, age, religion or disability, many don’t know that this applies to the hiring process as well. Here are some insights from a leading NJ employment and workplace discrimination lawyer to help you spot illegal hiring practices. Discriminatory job interview questions According to New Jersey employment laws, during a job interview, an employer is not allowed to ask potential hires about: Their marital status If they are planning to have children, or are currently pregnant Their race, religion, the status of their citizenship, sexual preference, age (beyond asking if you are over 18 years old) and disability. Their use of drugs and/or alcohol As an applicant, you are allowed to raise questions about this personal information as it regards yourself, and the interviewer can answer your questions but not go any further. Wh