In certain specific instances it is legally permissible to ask an applicant if he or she has ever been arrested.

Name: In certain specific instances it is legally permissible to ask an applicant if he or she has ever been arrested.
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Asking an applicant if they have ever been arrested is generally considered discriminatory and violates Equal Employment Opportunity regulations. Employers can inquire about convictions, but not arrests, as an arrest does not prove criminal conduct.

In Certain Specific Instances It Is Legally Permissible to Ask