Illegal Interview Questions

There are legal protections in place for workers from the moment they begin applying for a new job. The interview, which is already a nerve-wracking experience for most jobseekers, also happens to be a part of the hiring process where prospective employers are prone to violating the law.

There are a number of questions that an interviewer is prohibited from asking and there are many different pieces of information that he or she is not allowed to solicit from the interviewee. Incautious questioning can be a sign that discriminatory hiring practices are being used, and in such a case, you should consult an experienced Houston employment lawyer.

If you recently had a job interview in which you felt that the interviewer crossed boundaries with his or her questions, we can help you to determine whether or not a legal action is appropriate. Contact the Houston employment lawyers of the Ross Law Group at 713-482-6910.

Inappropriate Questions

Some questions may feel like they place you on the spot, but that does not necessarily mean that they break any rules. This is not an exhaustive list, but these are examples of questions or informational fishing expeditions that are possible violations: “Are you a United States citizen?” “Do you have any children?”

Anything pertaining to:

• Race
• Religion
• Gender
• National Origin
• Birthplace
• Age
• Disability
• Marital Status

Contact Us

In a tough job market, it can be tempting to overlook the implications of an illegal line of interview questioning, but the laws that are in effect exist for the purpose of defending your interests in every climate. Contact the Houston employment lawyers of the Ross Law Group at 713-482-6910 to do just that.