I thought it was against the Law

Comment #4

Tenaj — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 23:07:42 GMT

There are a number of things an employer is prohibited from asking the applicant. These include: 1. Age/date of birth: Generally, age is considered not to be relevant in most hiring decisions, and therefore, date of birth questions are improper. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act protects employees 40 years old and above. It is permissible to ask an applicant to state his or her age if it is less than 18. Internal uses of date of birth for computations with respect to a... [ More ]

Comment #3

four4me — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 22:54:51 GMT

It is a very sticky situation and should be tread on lightly. Japs reference to the EEOC rules are your best resource. However in an interview if you mention anything about the EEOC rules then you might get tossed off the property LOL Employers don't like any new hire quoting the EEOC rules to them. They know the rules and they also have their own lawyer's in case a new hire or employee causes a rift. All they have to due is site the company rule book or change the rules to suit them.... [ More ]

Comment #2

Tenaj — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 22:53:21 GMT

Thanks.

Comment #1

JAP69 — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 22:20:38 GMT

I really do not know for sure. http://definitions.uslegal.com/e/employment-application

Original Blog Entry: I thought it was against the Law

Tenaj — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 22:08:43 GMT

I thought it was against the law for employers to ask your age. I find that question on job applications and in right out asked in interviews. Is it just against the law for them to hold your age against you. I don't understand but of course if they are asking for you to sign a background check of course they will see your age anyway.