Truth 32Avoid questions about religious affiliations
It's been said that you shouldn't discuss religion or politics at a dinner party. While job interviews are certainly no picnic, the same rules apply. Only this time, when the topic is religion, it's a matter of the law.
Federal law dictates that we may not let information about a candidate's faith impact our hiring decision. Therefore, it's up to you to conduct the interviews in such a way that you can't be held liable for discrimination. Most people know better than to ask questions like these.
- Where do you go to church?
- Are you a Methodist?
- Where is your synagogue located?
Another problem area could also be in how you handle the area of scheduling work and interviews. If legitimate business ...
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