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Potential Legal Problems in a Job Interview. By Gary Jenkins. Outline. Illegal interview questions Consequences to the company How to avoid asking impermissible questions. Illegal Interview Questions. Obvious. Not So Obvious. Possible Consequences. Compensatory Damages - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Potential Legal Problems in a Job InterviewBy Gary Jenkins
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Outline Illegal interview questions Consequences to the company How to avoid asking impermissible
questions
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Illegal Interview QuestionsHow old are you? When did you graduate from
School?
What’s your religion? What are you doing for Christmas?
What is your nationality? Where are you from?
Are you married or with children?
Do you wish to be addressed as Miss, Ms., or Mrs.?
Are you disabled? How often will you need time off due to your disability?
Obvious Not So Obvious
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Possible Consequences Compensatory Damages
Future monetary loss Emotional pain Suffering Loss of enjoyment of life
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Possible Consequences (cont.)
Punitive Damages Civil Rights Act of 1991 Money paid to victim as punishment to
the company Up to 300,000
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Possible Consequences (cont.)
Damage to the Company’s Reputation Loss of costumers Increased turnover
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What Can I Do to Avoid Asking Illegal Interview Questions?
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Know the Major EEO Regulations
Title 7 Civil Rights Act of 1991 The Americans with Disabilities Act
of1991 Age Discrimination in Employment Act
of 1967 Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978
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Keep it Job Related Ask questions related to the
characteristics in the job description Avoid friendly but personal questions
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Keep it General Make sure questions relate to everyone Develop structured Interview questions Do not ask questions that single out a
group
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Phrase Questions CarefullyHow old are you? If you are hired, can you show
proof of required age?
What is your religion? Will you be able to work the days, hours or shifts needed in the position applied for ?
What is your nationality? None
Are you married or with children?
None
Are you disabled? Are you able to perform the job duties with or without reasonable accommodation?"
Bad Good
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Review Some illegal questions are obvious, but
some are not Intended or not, charges of
discrimination are costly to the company Familiarize yourself with EEO laws, and
structure questions accordingly to avoid problems.