why is it againgst the law to ask someone their age on a job  interview?
913250
Yes. Though you will have to provide DOB and other information if they make an offer.
358121
most dept's will hire some 20 yr olds if they turn 21 before the end of the training in order to carry a firearm. best thing to to just call there HR or talk to an officer.
213369
Asking questions has nothing to do with age,even children they have their rights to ask even stupid questions,and we need to help them and reply to their questions.don't worry,keep asking and learning
252702
Hey pardner, didn't they tell you that it is BAD MANNERS to ask about a man's income, or girl's age ?\n...In today's society, even the vice-versa of the same would apply !\nBing - go !
573530
I have done research on this and the two questions that are allowable by law are:\n\n1) Verify dates of employment\n\n2) Is this individual eligible to be rehired? \n\nHowever, there are many ways to get the information needed. Everyone knows someone who knows someone, and it goes on and on. If you fudge on numbers on your resume', job history, or on an application, it can be verified and then you are seen as a risk due to being dishonest. It's always best to answer honestly!
365614
If you have to ask, your not old enough.
230179
They ask you this so that they don't start a relationship with a minor and end up going to jail. It's also a way to break the ice and get to know eachother.
747721
the interview process is the reverse of what many think. the interviewer is talking to many people and thus is looking for a reason NOT to hire you.if 10 people have equal qualifications, the person who got the job most likely was lucky enough not to be asked a question they would have answered wrong
810573
It implies that they are incapable of succeeding without given a booster seat. If I were a minority, I would be offended. I want to be hired because I'm the most efficient, qualified person for the job, and because the boss thinks I can contribute to the company. If they don't want to hire me because I'm a woman, then I don't want to work for them.
376598
It's your age.  I had the same experience when I was your age.  Of course you already know it is unlawful for employers to inquire your age, but there are other ways they can figure this out.  Your resume is the main source.  What I learned was to take all dates out of my education.  Simply stating the institutions is enough.  Second, take out all job history that doesn't pertain to the occupation you are applying for.  Thirdly, take out employment dates.  Simply list duration of time worked at each job.  Input a sentence before work history that explains the list is from most recent back.  Good Luck.
791100
It's not called discrimination...because some employers have the right to do "ANY" check they would like to do before they hire you. They can do background, credit, income, employer,,,,etc..
787143
It's not that big of a deal.  If you're already committing crimes at age 13, chances are you weren't going to go anywhere in life anyway.  In the business, we call people like you "job security".  You're the reason we'll never be out of work.
643072
Probably not, and very few companies will hire anyone under 16 because of all the red tape involved with hiring someone that young. Plus, 14 year olds are usually too immature (like 16 year olds are better) for holding down a job.
1069393
A current or prospective employer can ask a former employer anything they want.  It's the former employer that has to be careful what they say.  Most will only verify dates of employment.  Smart employers won't answer whether someone is rehireable, or whether they were a good worker or not.  Employers have to worry about defamation suits due to your not getting a job because of what they might have said.  So, the short answer is:  a current/prospective employer can "ask" anything they want, they just might not get an answer.
566791
You want answers to interview questions? Sorry, but there is no absolute right or wrong answer in an interview.  The employer asks questions not necessarily to see how smart you are, but to see if you're a good match for the company. What kind of person are you? Can you take orders from superiors? Are you a team player?\nJust think of what kinds of questions they might ask and  practice your answers.  That's about all you can do.
247408
I believe it is Title 7 of the civil rights acts prohibits discrimination of anyone over the age of 40 (you may want to double check that number, but I'm pretty sure it's right).  Basically that means as long as he is physically & mentally capable of performing the tasks that the job requires, and is the most qualified applicant, they have to hire him.
364638
you still can ask them but nicely, never say: how old are you madame? but say: how young are you miss? even if you know her age can be arround 50 plus....