Legal Question in Employment Law in Massachusetts

Hi,

The short answer is that it is illegal in Massachusets for employers to ask any questions relating to an employee or prospective employee's membership in a protected class, which includes religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, etc.. The exception is that they are permitted to inquire in areas where they are able to demonstrate connection to a "bona fide occupational qualification", basically an essential job requirement, which is difficult to prove in categories under which the law exists to protect against discrimination.

I hope this helps. Good luck with your situation.

SIncerely,

Sue-Ellen Kresh