Questions asked during idle conversational chat in preemployment interviews or included on job applications may unwittingly be the basis for disparate impact discrimination claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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Quite often questions asked during idle conversational chat in preemployment interviews or included on job applications may unwittingly be the basis for discrimination claims. Such questions or discussions should therefore be scrutinized for their potential impact, and interviewers should be trained in potential trouble areas to be avoided. Only questions relevant to legal considerations for evaluating the applicant should be asked.

Questions Asked During Idle Conversational Chat in Preemployment Interviews or Included