Case Study Five

Out of Curiosity (Cont’d)

Of course, employers may ask about a candidate’s work history, and may ask for personal references, in addition to other non-discriminatory questions.

Remember, an interviewer should not ask questions designed to detect a person’s gender identity or sexual orientation, which includes asking about marital status, a spouse’s name, or relation of household members to one another. All employees, vendors, and guests regardless of gender should be treated with dignity, courtesy, and professionalism.