Unlawful Inquiries: Relatives, Organizations, Credit Rating, References
Employers may not make the following type inquiries:
Relatives
- Name or address of any relative of adult applicant.
- Questions concerning spouse, or spouse's employment, salary, child care arrangement, or dependents.
Notice in Case of Emergency
- Name and address of relatives to be notified in case of accident or emergency.
Organizations
- “List all the organizations, clubs, societies and lodges to which you belong.”
- The names of organizations to which the applicant belongs if such information would indicate, through character or name, the race, religion, color or ancestry of the members.
Credit Rating
- Any questions concerning credit rating, charge accounts, etc.
References
- Require the submission of a religious reference.
- Request reference from applicant’s pastor.