May an employer ask applicants to “self-identify” as individuals with disabilities for purposes of the employers affirmative action program?
Yes. An employer may invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify for purposes of the employer’s affirmative action program if the employer is undertaking affirmative action because of a federal, state, or local law that requires affirmative action for individuals with disabilities or the employer is voluntarily using the information to benefit individuals with disabilities.
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