Is it lawful to be asked questions based on my national origin, sex, race, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, or disability, and then deny me employment on that basis?
No. Prospective employers cannot ask questions based on national origin, sex, race, pregnancy, marital status, age, or disability. It is in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, 1964. Applicants may file complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and seek damages.
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