The hiring process can raise a variety of legal issues, often related to equal employment opportunity laws. A number of laws apply to the various stages of the hiring process, ranging from the standard job interview to the hiring decision itself. Below you will find information on your legal rights during the hiring process, including some illegal job interview questions and tips on what employers can and cannot do when interviewing and considering job candidates. Additionally, you may download and print FindLaw's Guide to Hiring [PDF] to make sure you know your rights when seeking a new job.