illegal interview questions

Illegal Interview Questions: “What is Your Current Salary?”

November 16, 2020 in HR Best Practices

 

Attention Human Resources and Hiring Managers: Before you start preparing interview questions for prospective new hires in the food and beverage industry in the new year, be mindful of specific questions you cannot ask. Did you know, for example, there are many states in which it’s no longer legal to ask a candidate about their […]

 

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New Laws Ban Employers From Asking About Salary History

June 7, 2019 in HR Best Practices

 

As pay discrimination gets increasing attention, many state and local government officials are continuing to take legislative action to prevent unfair salary discrepancies from pervading the workforce. According to HR Dive, States that have enacted some form of salary question ban for private employers as of the writing of this article include:   California Colorado […]

 

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Is That Even Legal? How to Field “Questionable” Food & Beverage Interview Questions

November 5, 2018 in Career and Job Search Tips, Interview Tips

 

You expect to be asked informational, behavioral and even “curve ball” questions in a food & beverage interview. But illegal interview questions? Yes, you need to be prepared to skillfully address those, too. Whether they’re inexperienced, improperly trained or just plain unscrupulous, some interviewers will ask questions that violate the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s […]

 

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