Is it legal to ask current employees what their education level is?
home_tundrah asked:
I would guess that it could be, since they obtain that information when hiring. But, I was just handed a form to fill out asking me what the highest level of education I achieved was, what type of degree I received and where from.
I would guess that it could be, since they obtain that information when hiring. But, I was just handed a form to fill out asking me what the highest level of education I achieved was, what type of degree I received and where from.
This may be legal, but it seems to have potential for discrimination?
January 31st, 2008 at 10:34 am
It is legal to discriminate for employment based on level of education.
So, of course they can ask you.
(Think about it this way: if it wasn’t legal, could an advertisement say “college degree required” or “masters in English plus 2 year experience in teaching?”)
February 2nd, 2008 at 9:26 am
It is in your interest to provide to get better pay.
February 2nd, 2008 at 2:26 pm
Yes, it is legal for employers to ask what the highest level of education is. It is a standard question asked on most job applications. Some will even put in their job advertisement if they require a college degree or not. Unfortunately, people lie on their applications and put down they have a degree when they do not and then during a background check the employer finds out about the lie and can withdraw the offer of employment due to fraud.
There is no discrimination in requiring a college degree for a job, or requiring someone to have graduated from high school (diploma or GED). The only classes protected under discrimination laws are - race, color, creed, sex, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, and sexual orientation.
February 4th, 2008 at 12:37 am
Its legal. They want to make sure you are qualified for the job and could be checking to make sure you did not lie about your education on your application. Also, it is not discrimination to require a worker has a degree.
February 4th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
of course it is legal. It is in no way discrimination