Legal Question in Discrimination Law in Virginia
smoking
Can a prospective employer ask you if you smoke in an interview?
Asked on 1/23/07, 6:48 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: smoking
Yes, I believe such an employer can ask that question since it may relate to possible issues involving an employee's health (and therefore fitness for the job) as well as leave-taking (and who knows what else).
Answered on 1/23/07, 10:06 pm