Are interviewers allowed to ask about disability?
Can an employer ask me medical questions during an interview? No. Except as explained in Question 15 below, an employer cannot ask questions about an applicant’s disability either because it is visible or because the applicant has voluntarily disclosed a hidden disability.
Can an employer ask questions about disability during the recruitment process?
Under the law, employers generally cannot ask disability-related questions or require medical examinations until after an applicant has been given a conditional job offer. The employer may not ask any questions about the nature or severity of the disability pre-offer.
What questions Cannot be asked of you legally during a job interview?
Any questions that reveal your age, race, national origin, gender, religion, marital status and sexual orientation are off-limits.
Which interview questions can be asked about this disability without violating ADA provisions?
Interview Questions That Won’t Violate the ADA Can you perform the essential functions of this job with or without are reasonable accommodation? Can you meet the attendance requirements of this job? Do you think you handle stress well? Do you use illegal drugs?
Should I disclose my disability in an interview?
The answer: You have to decide. Disclosing is a personal decision, just like everything else in the job search process. It is a decision that you have to make, and because your disability is yours, only you really know the answer to how you will (or will not) disclose. You are not under any obligation to do so.
Do I have to disclose a disability when applying for a job?
You do not need to disclose a disability on your job application or resumé. Plus, it’s illegal for employers to ask candidates whether they have a disability on job application forms. So, if your application form asks about disabilities, you can leave that part blank.
What questions can I ask about an applicant’s disability before hiring?
Before a job offer has been made, you can’t ask questions about an applicant’s disability or questions that are likely to reveal whether an applicant has a disability. This is true even if the disability is obvious.
Can I Ask an applicant with a disability if he needs accommodation?
You can ask an applicant with a disability which is obvious or which the applicant disclosed if he will need a change to the work environment or to the way a job is usually done, if you reasonably believe that he will need a reasonable accommodation to perform the job.
What kind of questions can an employer ask you during an interview?
Employers may also ask applicants to describe or demonstrate how they would perform job tasks during the application and interview process. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has given the following examples of questions they consider disability related, and thus improper: Do you have AIDS? Do you have asthma?
How do you disclose a disability in a job interview?
Disclosure of a Disability in a Job Interview. Some job applicants decide disclosure is necessary to explain gaps of time in a resume, or to be able to include important activities, such as disability-related campus clubs or community activities.