It is unlawful for an employer to ask a job candidate questions about religion, age, or disabilities.
Illegal job interview questions request information from job candidates that could make them suffer discrimination. Asking questions about a candidate's race, religion, or gender could open a company up to a discrimination lawsuit.
It Is Illegal to Ask a Candidate Questions About Their:
Race, Color, or National Origin.
Religion.
Sex, Gender Identity, or Sexual Orientation.
Pregnancy status.
Disability.
Age or Genetic Information.
Citizenship.
Marital Status or Number of Children.