The job interview is a necessary part of complete applicant screening, and a Pennsylvania employer should use proper forms for the interview. Proper forms help ensure that only permissible inquiries are made of the job applicant; document the process; and provide guidance for the employee(s) conducting the interview.
An employer should assure that each interviewer is aware of basic non-discrimination requirements, and/or provide training to the interviewer.
Then an interviewer should review the application, review the job description, determine hiring criteria for the position, and prepare questions before the interview. A good interview form will help the interviewer develop legally sound questions. As with the preparation of an employment application form, the Pennsylvania employer must remember that the purpose of the interview is only to gain information that is essential to determining if the applicant has the necessary qualifications, experience, and training for the position. In other words, a Pennsylvania employer should only request information in an interview that is based on a business need.
Soliciting improper information can subject an employer to legal liability under laws such as...
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