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As employers and managers conduct job interviews, they may not be aware of the specific types of illegal interview questions. Federal anti-discrimination laws like Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) prevent such illegal interview questions. In addition, state and local laws prohibit discrimination based on certain protected categories. These categories can include marital status, arrest and conviction records, military discharge status, or pregnancy status. Violating state and federal laws through discriminatory screening tactics or asking illegal interview questions can be costly for businesses. Violations vary on the size of the employer and can result in fines ranging from $50,000 to $300,000 per person in an employment discrimination lawsuit.
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