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11 Illegal Interview Questions You Don't Have to Answer

18 Mar 2013Did you know that there are certain questions you do not have to answer in a job interview because they are illegal?

https://advertiser.seek.com.au/Advertisers/resources/e0802_cant_ask.ascx discusses these areas.

Some of the illegal questions are:

What is your age?

Are you married?

What is your religious background?

Do you have any children?

Do you have a back injury?

Have you ever been on Workers' Compensation?

Are you disabled/do you have a disability?

Do you take any medications?

How many sick days did you take last year?

How long have you had your disability?

If you are feeling discriminated against, ask a disability advocacy group for some advice



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