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Is it legal to ask if a prospective employee has ever participated in a political protest?
Posted on 7/17/25 at 8:54 am
Posted on 7/17/25 at 8:54 am
Asking for a friend.
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Posted on 7/17/25 at 8:56 am to bigDgator
Is it your company or not?
Posted on 7/17/25 at 8:56 am to bigDgator
Probably not.
I wouldn't give them any ammo to use as a claim of discrimination. No political questions. No "what church do you go to" questions.
If they look like a lib, just don't hire them. Go with someone else.
I wouldn't give them any ammo to use as a claim of discrimination. No political questions. No "what church do you go to" questions.
If they look like a lib, just don't hire them. Go with someone else.
This post was edited on 7/17/25 at 9:02 am
Posted on 7/17/25 at 8:57 am to bigDgator
Federally, I doubt it. However, it probably depends on the state.
Posted on 7/17/25 at 9:03 am to bigDgator
I don’t know, but those types always make their activism clear on social media
Posted on 7/17/25 at 9:14 am to bigDgator
Just do a search of their social media before you agree to interview. It’s not illegal to view open social media accounts.
This post was edited on 7/17/25 at 9:16 am
Posted on 7/17/25 at 9:49 am to bigDgator
In the eyes of the law, it is likely the same as asking if you have ever cooked a turkey.
Although i think California has some pretty weird employment laws related to politics that were initially put in place to protect Communist. And they are now being used by Conservatives that were shite on the past decade.
Although i think California has some pretty weird employment laws related to politics that were initially put in place to protect Communist. And they are now being used by Conservatives that were shite on the past decade.
Posted on 7/17/25 at 9:51 am to lsufan1971
This and if you ask everyone at least discrimination is off the table
Posted on 7/17/25 at 9:54 am to wfallstiger
If you’re having to ask the question…
This post was edited on 7/17/25 at 3:30 pm
Posted on 7/17/25 at 9:56 am to biglego
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I don’t know, but those types always make their activism clear on social media
Yep. Just do a quick Facebook/IG search on the prospective candidate. If they're a prog dim, it's plastered all over their page and they're too dense to fathom how it could affect their personal life. And that information is guaranteed to be there, because they won't have their profile "private". They want the entire world to know how they feel.
I know someone who literally can't get a job outside of being a part time convenience store cashier for the past 10 years because he always gets weeded out immediately after employers do minimal digging. When you're on socials constantly talking about suing your "capitalist pig employer" for discrimination, don't expect a real job to give you a chance.
Posted on 7/17/25 at 9:57 am to bigDgator
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Is it legal to ask if a prospective employee has ever participated in a political protest?
Don’t ask. Do a thorough background search.
Posted on 7/17/25 at 9:58 am to bigDgator
Is it illegal to lie and answer no?
This post was edited on 7/17/25 at 10:51 pm
Posted on 7/17/25 at 9:59 am to bigDgator
It doesn’t fit in any of the biggies (age, religion, pregnancy, gender, etc) so I don’t think that’s a problem. If you’re applying at the RNC wouldn’t it be fair to ask if you protest with Antifa?
Posted on 7/17/25 at 10:43 am to biglego
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I don’t know, but those types always make their activism clear on social media
100%. My company was preparing for an interview with a really qualified gay candidate. We knew he was gay and that clearly is not an issue. But, when we dug into his social media, he literally participated in every single social issues protest you could attend within a 500 mile radius of his home. We went a different direction.
Posted on 7/17/25 at 10:44 am to bigDgator
You’re a moron if you ask that in an interview
Posted on 7/17/25 at 10:47 am to bigDgator
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Is it legal to ask if a prospective employee has ever participated in a political protest?
Yes, but only if the candidate is a Black female, in a wheelchair, and is over 40.
This post was edited on 7/17/25 at 10:48 am
Posted on 7/17/25 at 11:06 am to bigDgator
Check social media. If they are an activist type person they will deffinately be on SM.
But any rainbow colored hair, face tats, or facial piercings are a strong no. Or gauged ear lobes.
But any rainbow colored hair, face tats, or facial piercings are a strong no. Or gauged ear lobes.
Posted on 7/17/25 at 11:07 am to Smeg
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Is it legal to ask if a prospective employee has ever participated in a political protest?
quote:Just ask, "What are your views on employees taking off from work for the purposes of protesting, assuming the company itself is operating normally, and not closed to encourage protests?"
Probably not.
This should be allowed as a standard question. It only asks applicant for an opinion. It does not racially profile, age discriminate or could be construed as tied to a federally protected characteristic, such as race, religion, or national origin, so should not raise concerns under anti-discrimination.
However, it will have served a purpose if this triggers an applicant while being interviewed.
This post was edited on 7/17/25 at 11:08 am
Posted on 7/17/25 at 11:08 am to bigDgator
If you have to ask, no...
Posted on 7/17/25 at 11:09 am to bigDgator
Imagine a bunch of people not hired for attending tea party rallies back in the day or any of the protests now, like those who went to the January 6th rally.
Although, any employee who is truthful (admitting to going to any type of protest) shouldn't be hired for being dumb.
Why would you tell your employer anything about your private life?
Although, any employee who is truthful (admitting to going to any type of protest) shouldn't be hired for being dumb.
Why would you tell your employer anything about your private life?
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