Age based inquiries should be avoided because state law prohibits discrimination against persons age 40 and older. An age inquiry may be made to ensure a person is “old enough” to work for the job being filled, or if the job is among the few where age discrimination is permitted such as physically dangerous or hazardous work or driving a school bus.
Example of Illegal Questions
How old are you?
When is your birthday?
In what year were you born?
In what year did you graduate from college/high school?
Possible Legal Alternatives
Are you over the age of 18?
Can you, after employment, provide proof of age?
Wednesday, 23 September 2009
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