A job interview is an opportunity for an employer and a job applicant to learn about each other and determine whether they would be a good fit. But not every question is fair game. California law protects job applicants from being asked questions that could put them...
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Job Applications: They Can’t Charge You For That
Generally speaking, California law prohibits employers from charging fees to job applicants as part of the job application process. This includes fees for copies of the job application, as well as fees associated with processing the applicant's job application....
In the News: “‘Hiring managers aren’t interested in the 50+ crowd.'”
In an article entitled "How to navigate the nightmare of job-hunting when you're over 50," MarketWatch discusses the challenges facing job applicants who are over 50 years old and recommends some possible ways to overcome those challenges. Read the full article here....
California Clarifies Its Salary History Ban Law
As a result of recent California legislation, effective January 1, 2018, employers may not ask job applicants about their salary history (the “salary history ban law”). More specifically, an employer may not rely on an applicant’s salary history information in...

