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GUIDE TO APPROPRIATE
PRE-EMPLOYMENT INQUIRIES |
| ACCEPTABLE |
SUBJECT |
UNACCEPTABLE |
"Have you worked for this company
under a different name?"
"Have you ever been convicted of a crime under another name?" |
NAME |
Former name of applicant whose name has
been changed by court order or otherwise. |
Applicant's place of residence.
How long has applicant been resident of this state or city? |
ADDRESS OR DURATION OF
RESIDENCE |
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"Can you, after employment, submit a
birth certificate or other proof of U.S. citizenship
or age?" |
BIRTHPLACE |
Birthplace of applicant
Birthplace of applicant's parents, spouse or other relatives.
Requirements that applicant submit a birth certificate, naturalization
or baptismal record |
"Can you, after employment, submit a work permit
if under eighteen?"
"Are you over eighteen years of age?"
"If hired, can you furnish proof of age?"/or/ Statement that
hire is subject to verification that applicant's age meets legal
requirements. |
AGE |
Questions which tend to identify applicants 40 to 64
years of age. |
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RELIGIOUS |
Applicant's religious denomination or affiliation,
church, parish, pastor or religious holidays observed.
"Do you attend religious services /or/ a house of
worship?" Applicant may not be told "This is a
Catholic/Protestant/Jewish/atheist organization." |
| Statement by employer of regular days, hours or shift
to be worked. |
WORK DAYS AND SHIFT |
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RACE OR COLOR |
Complexion, color of skin, or other questions directly
or indirectly indicating race or color. |
| Statement that photograph may be required after
employment |
PHOTOGRAPH |
Requirement that applicant affix a photograph to his
application form.
Request applicant, at his option, to submit photograph.
Requirements of photograph after interview but before hiring. |
"If you are not a U.S. citizen, have you the legal
right to remain permanently in the U.S.?" "Do you intend
to remain permanently in the U.S.?"
Statement by employer that if hired, applicant may be required to submit
proof of citizenship. |
CITIZENSHIP |
Whether applicant or his parents or spouse are
naturalized or native-born U.S. citizens.
Date when applicant or parents or spouse acquired U.S. citizenship.
Requirement that applicant produce his naturalization papers or first
papers.
Whether applicant's parents or spouse are citizens of the U.S. |
| Languages applicant reads, speaks or writes fluently |
NATIONAL ORIGIN OR ANCESTRY |
Applicant's nationality, lineage, ancestry, national
origin, descent or parentage.
Date of arrival in U.S. or port of entry; how long a resident
Nationality of applicant's parents or spouse; maiden name of applicant's
wife or mother
Language commonly used by applicant, "What is your mother
tongue?"
How applicant acquired ability to read, write or speak a foreign
language |
| Applicant's academic, vocational, or professional
education; schools attended |
EDUCATION |
Date last attended high school |
Applicant's work experience
Applicant's military experience in armed forces of U.S., in a state
militia (U.S.) or in a particular branch of U.S. armed forces |
EXPERIENCE |
Applicant's military experience (general)
Type of military discharge |
| "Have you ever been convicted of any
crime?" If so, when, where, and disposition of case. |
CHARACTER |
"Have you ever been arrested?" |
Names of applicant's relatives already employed by this
company.
Name and address of parent or guardian if applicant is a minor |
RELATIVES |
Marital status or number of dependents
Name or address of relative, spouse or children of adult applicant
"With whom do you reside?"
"Do you live with your parents?" |
| Name and address of person to be notified in case of
accident of emergency |
NOTICE IN CASE OF EMERGENCY |
Name and address of relative to be notified in case of
accident or emergency |
| Organizations, clubs, professional societies, or other
associations of which applicant is a member, excluding any names
the character of which indicate the race, religious creed, color,
national origin, or ancestry of its members. |
ORGANIZATIONS |
List all organizations, clubs, societies, and lodges to
which you belong |
| "By whom were you referred for a position
here?" |
REFERENCES |
Requirement of submission of a religious reference |
"Do you have any physical condition which may
limit your ability to perform the job applied for?"
Statement by the employer that offer may be made contingent on passing a
physical exam |
PHYSICAL CONDITION |
"Do you have any physical disabilities?"
Questions on general medical condition.
Inquiries as to receipt of Workmen's Compensation |
| Notice to applicant that any misstatements or omissions
of material facts in his application may be cause for dismissal |
MISCELLANEOUS |
Any inquiry that is not job related or necessary for
determining an applicant's eligibility for employment |
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