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Articles > Asking potential new employees certain personal questions may not be legal

Asking potential new employees certain personal questions may not be legal

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This article originally appeared in the August 8-9, 2006 edition of Boca Raton News, www.bocanews.com. Reprinted with permission.

The recruiting and training process is often a significant business expense, which makes identifying individuals with the potential of becoming excellent employees an economic imperative. In their weekly Boca Raton News column, Hodgson Russ partners Larry Corman and Glenn Rissman discuss steps employers can take to reduce the likelihood of being held liable for negligent hire or retention, as well as tips to avoid asking prohibited interview questions.

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