Questions asked during idle conversational chat during preemployment interviews or included on job applications may unwittingly be the basis for Title VII claims of disparate impact.

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Idle conversational chat or questions on job applications may unintentionally lead to discrimination based on protected characteristics, such as race or gender, which could result in a disparate impact claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. To avoid such claims, employers should ensure that any questions asked during interviews or included on job applications are job-related and do not discriminate against any protected groups.

Questions Asked During Idle Conversational Chat During Preemployment Interviews or Included