Review the following questions and decide if the question is inappropriate in terms of being seen

as potential discrimination under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

If you answer yes, then rewrite the question so it would be acceptable. Think about what the

interviewer probably really wanted to know when the question was asked? If you can't see any

reasonable objective for asking the question, then indicate it should be removed from the question

list.

1. Yes/No How old are you?

2. Yes/No Where were you born?

3. Yes/No You have an accent, where are you from?

4. Yes/No Are you able to travel extensively in this job?

5. Yes/No Would your husband have a problem with you being transferred

to another province?

6. Yes/No Tell me a cute or witty joke.

7. Yes/No Do you have children? Will child care arrangements interfere

with your ability to work overtime when needed?

8. Yes/No Do you have a criminal record?

9. Yes/No What do you do to relieve stress?

10. Yes/No What religion are you?

11. Yes/No Do you have any disabilities or other health issues?

12. Yes/No Are you a Canadian citizen?