Can employers ask you to explain health issues during an interview?

Posted by Dolores
Erix asked:


If I’m interviewing for a job and I explain that I haven’t worked for several months due to health issues, is it legal for them ask me to explain my specific problem? (In New Jersey)

JERRY
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2 Responses to “Can employers ask you to explain health issues during an interview?”

  1. Brigitta Says:
    September 10th, 2008 at 8:26 am

    Absolutely NOT.

  2. JC Says:
    September 10th, 2008 at 4:36 pm

    Is it legal, no. But if you dont answer, you probably wont get the job. Dont say you were not working because of health issues. Say you were out because you had to take care of your sick mother.