Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in New York

legality of employment question

Is it legal to ask for the year graduated from high school on a job application? It seems like an attempt to get someone's age.


Asked on 5/08/07, 11:51 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Locksley Wade Law Office of Locksley O. Wade

Re: legality of employment question

Yes, it is legal to ask for the year of graduation; and yes, it is a way to closely approximate your age -assuming that you received a normal U.S. high school education as compared to a G.E.D. earned later in life. If you are between 40 and 60 years of age, the law protects you from age related employment discrimination.

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Answered on 5/08/07, 12:28 pm
Anthony Colleluori The Law Offices of Anthony J. Colleluori & Associates PLLC

Re: legality of employment question

It is legal. It is necessary to check backgrounds and education. If they figure out your age and do not hire you because of it, you can sue for discrimination.

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Answered on 5/08/07, 9:26 pm


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