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Article:

Can they ask that? Illegal interview topics.

Topic: Marital Status

53.9% of readers had been asked about this
18.3% felt discriminated against on this topic

Topic is:  Illegal (in some states)

Details: In 20 U.S. states, an employer may not ask you if you are married, widowed, divorced, intend to be married, are in a committed relationship or how many times you have been married. They may not make decisions based on your marital status or their perception of your marital status.

 

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