POSSIBLE DISCRIMINATORY INQUIRIES

NON-DISCRIMINATORY

INQUIRIES

Applicant's age or birth date except as required by University policy (see APPM section 3.0.9, Employment of Minors).

Whether applicant meets minimum age requirements for employment as established by state and federal laws.

The number and kinds of arrests of an applicant.

Actual convictions which may relate to fitness to perform job for which being interviewed.

Birthplace of applicant, birthplace of applicant's parents, spouse or other close relatives; birth certificate or naturalization or baptismal certificate; inquiries into foreign addresses that would indicate national origin except as required by federal statute (see APPM section 3.0.12, Verification of Employment Eligibility).

Applicant's place of residence; length of applicant's residence in state and/or city where the employer is located.

Any inquiry to determine the country in which the applicant holds citizenship if other than U.S., except as provided above (see APPM section 3.0.12, Verification of Employment Eligibility).

Whether the applicant is in the country on a visa which permits him to work.

Applicant's religious affiliation, church, parish, or religious holidays observed.

Applicant's financial status or credit record unless proven to be a business necessity.

Applicant's garnishment record.

Any inquiry into height and weight of applicant, except where it is a bona fide occupational qualification.

Applicant's mother tongue; language commonly used by applicant at home.

Language(s) applicant speaks and/or writes fluently if related to applicant's qualifications to perform job.

Whether applicant is married, single, widowed, female applicant's maiden name; number and age of children or dependents; questions about child care arrangements; questions concerning pregnancy.

If applicant can meet specific work divorced or separated; schedules. "Have you been known by any other names?"

Applicant's military experience other than U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard, or Reserve Units. Questions about type of discharge.

Military and educational experience in the U.S. Armed Forces as it relates to a specific job.

Applicant's lineage, ancestry, national origin, descent, parentage, nationality; nationality of applicant's parents or spouse.

Language(s) applicant speaks and/or writes fluently if related to applicant's qualifications to perform job.

All clubs, social fraternities, societies, lodges, or organizations to which the applicant belongs other than professional, trade, or service organizations.  Photographs before hiring.

Applicant's membership in any union, professional or trade organizations.

Applicant's race or color of applicant's skin, eyes, hair, or any other question related to race or color.

The name of applicant's pastor or religious leader.

Names of persons willing to be a professional and/or character reference for the applicant.

Names and/or address of any relative of applicant, or questions asked to determine friends or relatives of applicant employed by the University, except as required by University policy (see APPM section 3.0.3, Family Employment).

Name and address of person to be notified in an emergency.

Sex of the applicant, unless a bona fide occupational qualification. (Courts interpret very narrowly.)

Original name of applicant whose name has been changed by court order or otherwise. Inquiries that would indicate applicant's lineage, ancestry, nationality or origin.

Applicant's full name. "Is any additional information relative to a different name necessary to check references?" If yes, explain.

Inquiries re: individual physical or mental condition or handicap.

"Are you able to perform (specific identifiable tasks) necessary to perform (identifiable essential functions) of this job?"

Inquiries re: previous history of substance abuse, if individual does not have a current substance abuse problem

" Do you currently have a substance abuse problem?" "Are you currently using illicit drugs?" "Are you currently in a drug rehabilitation program?"