Legal Issues

Federal and State laws make it illegal to discriminate on the basis of political affiliation, race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin. It is important that interviewers avoid asking questions which in any way relate to these factors. As long as the interview focuses on job-related areas and the interviewers cover the same areas with all candidates, legal problems should be minimal or non-existent.

Discriminatory Practices

The UW-Madison Affirmative Action Plan

The Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policy Statement

Laws, Policies & Regulations for AA/EEO