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13. Interview question legality
Which topics are permissible or impermissible to ask during interviews based on protected characteristics and privacy concerns.
Foundations of HR & Employment Law for Talent Acquisition
Interview question legality
Knowing which interview questions are allowed helps you avoid discrimination, protect candidate privacy, and reduce legal risk.
"I want to assess fit without asking anything that could get my company sued or make candidates uncomfortable."
Interview question legality is the set of rules and best practices that determine which topics are permissible to ask candidates, based on protected characteristics (like race, sex, religion, disability, age) and privacy concerns. It focuses on job-relatedness, consistent treatment, and avoiding questions that could be used to infer protected status.
"I want to assess fit without asking anything that could get my company sued or make candidates uncomfortable."
Interview question legality is the set of rules and best practices that determine which topics are permissible to ask candidates, based on protected characteristics (like race, sex, religion, disability, age) and privacy concerns. It focuses on job-relatedness, consistent treatment, and avoiding questions that could be used to infer protected status.