Legal Question in Discrimination Law in Pennsylvania

Equal Opportunity Employment Act

I was recently at an employment agency and the staff recruiter was attempting to set up an interview for me. The potential employer asked the recruiter how old I am. Is that legal? Also, I didn't get the interview.


Asked on 8/28/08, 5:39 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Gibson John W. Gibson, Esquire

Re: Equal Opportunity Employment Act

I don't know that it is illegal to ask a person's age for a job interview. It is illegal to discriminate against an employee because of their age, though. If you are over 40 and have some evidence that your age played a role in this decision that could be a case.

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Answered on 9/02/08, 10:27 am


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