Job Applications and Interviews
Applying and interviewing for work can be a challenging and stressful process for job seekers. In addition, job applications or interviews can raise a number of legal issues with respect to what types of questions an employer is not allowed to ask, how much information can be collected, and what applicants should do at each of these stages. Below you can find information on the laws surrounding the job application and interview process. You should also download FindLaw's Guide to Hiring [pdf] to make sure you know your rights in the job seeking process.
- Getting Hired: Legal Do's and Don'ts
Prospective employees should be aware of some of the landmines to avoid when interviewing, as well as some important things to ask about.
- Illegal Job Interview Questions
Some questions may sound harmless, but be entirely prohibited by law. Learn more about how interviews can take a wrong turn here.
- Legal Rights During the Hiring Process
Learn more about rights regarding background tests, privacy, and more for prospective employees.
- Pre-Employment Background Check Laws
Learn more about what information employers can, and can't, inquire about with background checks on future employees.
- At-Will Employee FAQ's
- Employment References That Work For You
- Getting Hired: Legal Do's and Don'ts
- Illegal Interview Questions and Female Applicants
- Illegal Job Interview Questions
- Is Working From Home Right for You?
- Legal Rights During the Hiring Process
- Lying on a Resume or Job Application
- Part Time, Temporary, and Seasonal Employees
- Pre-Employment Background Check Laws
- Tests at Work: Your Rights