Legal Question in Disability Law in California

What are some questions employers can't ask under the ADA?

What is an employer prohibited from asking me either on an application or at an interview?


Asked on 1/08/98, 4:22 am

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Bahman Eslamboly Eslamboly & Barlavi

Prohibited questions by employers under the ADA.

Examples of questions that an employer cannot ask you on an application or at an interview include: whether you have had any diseases or conditions in the past 3 years; whether you have ever been hospitalized; whether you are taking prescription drugs; whether you have ever been treated for drug addiction or alcoholism; whether you have ever filed a worker's compensation insurance claim; or whether you have any physical defects, disabilities or impairments which may affect your performance in the position for which you are applying/interviewing. However, some of these questions may be asked once the employer has extended you a job offer.

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Answered on 1/08/98, 4:22 am


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