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Mrs C in California

5 months ago

A manager at my work has a list of questionable interview questions. One of the questions we are wondering if its even legal to ask. We already know its not tactful. His question is
"Do you have a problem taking instruction for women, mexicans or people younger than you?"

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Jane Smith in San Francisco, California

5 months ago

Hey, i can type it myself, but this blog really sums it up:

www.tonybeshara.com/tips/screening-when-you-are-not-talking-to-the-hiring-authority/

Hope i helped, Jane

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binta moore in Wheeling, Illinois

5 months ago

are telling me is olny mexicans are on this field. who are they . thats why they cant themself as a white people. please dont put this kind of guestion on anymore, thank you

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Mrs C in California

5 months ago

Obviously someone (binta) didnt understand my question. We're thinking of a discrimination suit against this manager.

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danah in La Jolla

5 months ago

I guess it's legal but very inappropriate. You should check with some lawyer.

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Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado

5 months ago

I think that question could be illegal.

This link is to a page that discusses legal and illegal interview questions:

www.hrworld.com/features/30-interview-questions-111507/index.php

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Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado

5 months ago

binta moore in Wheeling, Illinois said: are telling me is olny mexicans are on this field. who are they . thats why they cant themself as a white people. please dont put this kind of guestion on anymore, thank you
I've read your comments five times and can't make sense out of them. Please rewrite them so they make sense and repost them. Thank you.

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