EMPLOYMENT LAW

Failure to Hire

Under the law a company may not reject a job applicant based on the protected categories -- race, ethnic or national origin, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, and disability.

In addition to the more obvious forms of discrimination, a potential employer may ask questions during an interview that seem casual ("are you married?" "do you have children?").  But such questions may really be an effort to stereotype an applicant based on his or her family responsibilities or profile an applicant who may become pregnant or have childcare obligations.  If you believe you have been wrongfully denied a job, feel free to contact our office.

 

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