What questions can a potential employer legally ask you?
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What questions can a potential employer legally ask you?
I went and turned in a job application. The employer only asked me two
question when turning in my application…Are you married? and Do you have
any children?
I don’t think this is right. Just because I am not married or have a child
does this mean I don’t have bills or want to eat?
Asked on September 5, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Tennessee
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Unfortunately, neither your state's law nor federal law protects people based on either marital status or family status. So in your state, it is legal to ask these questions, and it is also legal to refuse to hire someone because they don't like your answers to them. It is unfair, but it is legal in Tennessee.
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