Are employers allowed to ask job applicants questions about their sexual orientation?

In Texas, employers are generally not allowed to ask job applicants questions about their sexual orientation. This is prohibited under Texas’s employment discrimination laws. Texas state law and federal law generally prohibits discrimination in employment based on a person’s sexual orientation. This includes asking applicants questions about their sexual orientation during a job interview. Employers cannot ask questions about a person’s sexual orientation or take other adverse action (such as not hiring someone) based on that person’s sexual orientation. It is important to note that while employers cannot ask applicants about their sexual orientation, employers may ask applicants to describe their qualifications in a way that would indicate a person’s sexual orientation, such as asking about individuals’ involvement in certain organizations or activities. But employers are not allowed to ask questions about an applicant’s sexual orientation or make hiring decisions based on that information. In addition, employers may not ask questions of potential job applicants about their plans for marriage or having a family. This would be considered discrimination under Texas law. If an employer does ask such questions and takes unfavourable action based on the answers, the applicant may have a legal claim for discrimination. Overall, employers in Texas are not allowed to ask job applicants questions about their sexual orientation. This type of discrimination is prohibited under both state and federal law. Doing so would be considered a violation of an applicant’s rights and could result in legal action against the employer.

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