Sample Telephone Interview Questions Page 15

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Prohibited
• The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 forbids
employers from asking job applicants general questions about their disabilities
• Any questions regarding a candidate’s ability to perform job functions should be referred to
the Office of Human Resources for clarification.
SEX/GENDER
Permissible
• Questions pertaining to sex/gender are not permissible, except where a bona fide occupational
qualification exists.
• Any questions regarding a candidate’s sex/gender to perform job functions should be referred
to the Office of Human Resources for clarification.
Prohibited
• Sex/gender of applicant.
• Any other inquiry that would indicate sex/gender.
• Sex/gender cannot be used as a factor for determining whether an applicant will be satisfied in
a particular job.
• Questions concerning applicant's height or weight.
RACE OR COLOR
Prohibited
• Applicant's race.
• Color of applicant's skin, eyes, hair, or other questions directly or indirectly indicating race or
color.
• No question regarding race or color should be posed to any candidate.
ADDRESS OR DURATION OF RESIDENCE
Prohibited
• Specific inquiry into foreign addresses that would indicate national origin.
• Names or relationship of persons with whom applicant resides.
• Whether applicant owns or rents a home.
• No question regarding address or duration of residence should be posed to any candidate.
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