Federal laws preclude an interviewer from directly or indirectly asking a candidate certain questions.   Rule of thumb - if it doesn't pertain to the position...don't ask!!!   The following is a list of topics that you cannot ask about :

• Race, religion, color, sex, national origin
• Height and weight
• Marital status
• Children and childcare arrangements
• Arrests
• Type of military discharge
• Age
• Economic status
• Medical condition
• Physical or mental disability
• English language skill

For example, don't ask the following:

• What church do you belong to?
• Do you have any children?
• What does your spouse do?
• How do you handle daycare arrangements?
• Are you African-American, Hispanic, Jewish, etc.?
• Have your ever been treated for drug addiction or alcoholism?

Revised:   October 9, 2003