Sort of "baby" related--Can a job ask you if you are going to have more children?

suh5969

Legally I didn't think you could.  Do you know? Someone just had that happen to them and they told her that they could ask.  She doesn't plan on it but still.  Not that you can't always say oooooopppppssss later but...

AggieDee

It is illegal to ask anyone if they are pregnant or what their intentions are regarding having children.  Someone could be 9 months pregnant and it is still illegal for a potential employer to ask if she is pregnant.

Lucky_Dragonfly

legally no they cannot ask you.

IckyThump

No, they cannot legally ask that.

Janimal

Actually, the question itself is NOT illegal. Using the information, or treating an employee any different because of the answer -- THAT's illegal. Which means asking the question is dumb. If the employee experiences any negative treatment at all, they could claim it was because of their answer and possible pregnancy, and the employer would have a hard time proving that information didn't play a role. Illegal? No. Stupid? Yes.

BerriGirl

Is it a potential employer or current employer? Current employer can ask what they want - but can't treat the employee differently because of it. Potential employer is opening themselves up to litigation by asking it.

GeoffreytheGiraffe

Please listen to Janimal.  Freedom of speech is not  infringed by job.  They can ask you anything under the sun.  There is no question that is illegal in a job interview, so you MUST be prepared to deal with the answers.

Using that information is a manner that violates laws against protected groups is illegal, however.

the_mulva

GeoffreytheGiraffe:

Please listen to Janimal.  Freedom of speech is not  infringed by job.  They can ask you anything under the sun.  There is no question that is illegal in a job interview, so you MUST be prepared to deal with the answers.

Using that information is a manner that violates laws against protected groups is illegal, however.

what does that even mean?  What does freedom of speech have to do w/ a job interview by a private company?

Sharon&Paul

I work in medicine and have been asked that twice in two seperate interviews (both by males). I know it is illegal, but it is also hard to prove and get justice. Working in a male dominent profession I know this plays against me when going for interviews. I don't like it, but I don't know how to fight it.