1 Headline 9 Illegal Hiring Questions To Avoid

2 Headline 2 Civil Rights Act of 1964 – No discrimination around race, color, religion, sex and national origin. Americans with Disabilities Act of prohibits employment discrimination against qualified employees with disabilities. Age Discrimination in Employment Act of prohibits age discrimination against individuals who are 40+. Immigration Reform and Control Act - prohibits employers from discriminating based on citizenship or national origin. Background

3 Headline 3 Do you socially drink? When was the last time you used illegal drugs? INSTEAD: Do you currently use illegal drugs? What illegal drugs have you used in the last month? #1 and #2

4 Headline 4 Do you have any outstanding debt? Instead: ask for permission to check credit history. Keep in mind you can only disqualify a candidate if something affects their ability to do their job. #3

5 Headline 5 What country are you originally from? Instead: ask if they are authorized to work in the United States. #4

6 Headline 6 Do you have children? Instead: What hours can you work? Do you have any responsibilities that might interfere with work requirements e.g. travel? #5

7 Headline 7 Are you married? Instead: What hours can you work? Do you have any responsibilities that might interfere with work requirements e.g. travel? #6

8 Headline 8 Have you ever been arrested? Instead: have you ever been convicted of a crime? #7

9 Headline 9 What religion are you? Instead: are you available to work on Sundays? #8

10 Headline 10 How long have you been working? Instead: how long have you been working in the industry? #9