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Interview Considerations

Revised by the Office of Equity and Equal Opportunity and reviewed by the Office of the General Counsel 02/2016.

Subject Allowed Prohibited
Name Name Inquiry into any title which indicates race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, age, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status or veteran status
Address Inquiry into place and length at current address Inquiry into any foreign addresses which indicate national origin
Age Faculty/Staff–None A. Requiring birth certificate or baptismal record before hiring
B. Any inquiry which may reveal the date of high school graduation
C. Any other inquiry which may reveal an applicant's age
Birthplace, National Origin, or Ancestry None A. Any inquiry into place of birth
B. Any inquiry into place of birth of parents, grandparents or spouse
C. Any other inquiry into national origin or ancestry
Race or Color None Any inquiry which would indicate race or color
Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity None A. Any inquiry which would indicate gender, gender identity or sexual orientation
B. Any inquiry made of members of one gender, but not the other
Height and Weight Inquires as to ability to perform actual job requirements Being a certain height or weight will not be considered to be a job requirement unless the employer can show that no employee with the ineligible height or weight could do the work
Religion–Creed None A. Any inquiry which would indicate or identify religious denomination or custom
B. Applicant may not be told any religious identity or preference of the employer
C. Request pastor's recommendation or reference
Disability Inquiries necessary to determine applicant's ability to perform essential functions of job with or without reasonable accommodations A. Any inquiry into past or current medical conditions
B. Any inquiry into Worker's Compensation or similar claims
C. Any inquiry that would indicate an applicant's specific or type of disability
Citizenship

Are you currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer? Yes/No

If 'yes', are you currently any of the following: a U.S. citizen or national; an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence; a refugee; or, an individual granted asylum? Yes/No

 A. Inquiry into citizenship
B. Inquiry into visa status
C. Whether parents or spouse are native–born or naturalized
Photographs May be required after hiring for identification Require photograph before hiring
Personal None Inquiry or discussion about marital status, number and age of children, pregnancy, child care arrangements or maternity plans
Arrest and Convictions Inquiries into convictions of specific felonies related to qualifications for the job applied for Any inquiry which would reveal arrests without convictions or convictions unrelated to job duties
Education A. Inquiry into nature and extent of academic, professional or vocational training.
B. Inquiry into language skills, such as reading and writing of foreign languages, if job related		 A. Any inquiry which would reveal the nationality or religious affiliation of a school.
B. Inquiry as to what native language is or how foreign language ability was acquired
Relatives Inquiry into name, relationship and address of person to be notified in case of emergency Any inquiry about a relative which would be unlawful if made about the applicant
Organizations Inquiry into membership in professional organizations and offices held, excluding any organization, the name or character of which indicates the race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, military status, veteran status, or ancestry of its members Inquiry into every club organization where membership is held
Military Service Require military discharge certificate after being hired A. Inquiry into military service in armed service
B. Request military service records
C. Inquiry into type of discharge
Work Schedule Inquiry into willingness or ability to work required work schedule. Any inquiry into willingness or ability to work any particular religious holidays
Miscellaneous Any questions required to reveal qualifications for the job applied for Any non‐job related inquiry which may elicit or attempts to elicit any information concerning race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, military status, veteran status, or ancestry of an applicant for employment or membership
References General personal and work references which do not reveal the race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, age or ancestry of the applicant Request references specifically from clergy or any other persons who might reflect race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, military status, veteran status, or ancestry of applicant

Source Information

Ohio Civil Rights Commission, Questioning Applicants for Employment
兔子先生 University Policy and Information Manual, Sections 3.3, University Statement of Non-Discrimination, and .

Contact Academic Personnel

Roudebush Hall, Room 1
501 E. High St.
Oxford, OH 45056
513-529-6724 513-529-1720(fax)
Academic Affairs, Office of the Provost Graduate School Human Resources Notice of Labor Condition Application Office of Equity and Equal Opportunity