Unlawful Inquiries

Complexion, color of skin, coloring.

Religious denomination, religious affiliations, parish or church, religious holidays observed. Applicant may not be told "This is a (Catholic, Protestant, Jewish) organization.

Lineage, ancestry, national origin, descent, parentage, nationality. Nationality of applicant's parents, spouse.

Inquiry as to gender.

You may ask whether the applicant has any commitments that preclude him/her from meeting job schedules. If such questions are routinely asked, they must be asked of both sexes.

Do you wish to be addressed as Miss? Mrs.? Ms.? Are you married? Single? Divorced? Separated? Name or other information about spouse.

Capacity to reproduce, advocacy of any form of birth control or family planning.

Are you 18 years of age or older; if not, state your age.

How old are you? What is your birth date? What are the ages of your children? Inquiries designed to discover age, such as "What year did you graduate?"

An employer may inquire only whether a prospective employee can perform specific tasks in a reasonable manner. *See below

Do you have a disability? Do you have any impairments, physical, mental or medical, which would interfere with reasonable job performance? Have you ever been treated for any of the following diseases...? Do you have now or have you had a drug or alcohol problem? If there are any positions or duties for which you should not be considered because of a physical, mental medical disability, please describe.

Have you ever been convicted of a crime? (Give details)

Have you ever been arrested?

Have you ever worked for this institution under a different name? Is additional information relative to name change, assumed name, or nickname necessary to enable a check on your work record? If so, explain.

Original name of applicant whose name has been changed by court order or otherwise? Maiden name of married woman. If you have ever worked under another name, state name, and dates.

Place of residence. How long a resident of this state or city?

Birth place, or birth place of spouse or other relative. Requirement to submit birth certificate, naturalization or baptismal records.

Requirement or option to affix photo to employment form at any time before hiring.

"Are you a citizen of the US?" If no: "Do you have a legal right to remain permanently in the US?" If no: "Do you intend to remain permanently in the US?" "This is a 2-year term appointment. Are you eligible to work during this entire period or until (X) date?" You may tell applicant that proof of citizenship or a permanent immigration visa will be required at time of employment.

Requirement to produce naturalization papers or first papers. Of what country are you a citizen? Naturalized or native-born? Date citizenship acquired? Are parents, spouse, naturalized or native-born citizens of this country? Date citizenship acquired?

Language(s) spoken or written fluently, when position requires such ability.

What is your native language? How did you acquire your ability to read, write or speak a foreign language?

Academic, vocational, professional education, public and private schools attended.

Years of attendance; dates of graduation.

Work experience.

Name(s) of relative(s) already employed by this institution.

Number, names, addresses, ages of spouse, children, relatives not employed here. Name and address of person to be notified in case of accident or emergency.

Experience in United States Armed Forces or State Militia. Service in a particular branch, e.g., Army, Navy. Did you receive a dishonorable discharge?

Experience other than in the United States Armed Forces or State Militia. Did you receive a discharge in other than honorable circumstances?

Do you possess a valid NYS driver's license (if the driver's license is necessary for the position the applicant is seeking)?

Requirement to produce a driver's license.

Membership in organizations specified by applicant to be relevant to his/her ability to perform the job.

List all clubs, societies, lodges to which you belong.