What areas are protected by employment discrimination laws?
Q: I was asked an odd question in a recent interview. The interviewer asked me what religious holidays I observed. Is this even legal? A: A questions of this nature is an illegal question. Answering this question obviously reveals your religious affiliation, and this is a protected class in terms of discrimination. The interviewer is most likely interested in your availability for work. So, next time, if asked a similar question address it in the following manner, If you are interested in my availability for work, I am available on (insert your specific days and hours of availability). Q: I had a telephone screening interview just recently. In reviewing my resume over the phone, the employer asked me if the college I attended was a Catholic college. Is this question a legal one? A: This question is not legal. An employer does not have a right to ask you about the affiliation of a school or college in terms of religion, race or nationality. They can legally ask you questions related to
