I recently went on a job interview. The personnel manager took me on a tour of the plant. She then sat down with me and said she

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   Kirk J. AngelPro

   Concord Employment / Labor Attorney

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   Answered June 11, 2012 15:16. Yes. First, an employer is not allowed to inquire about health conditions until it has made a conditional job offer. Based on the information you provided, the manager violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by asking you this question. You only have 180 days to move forward with such a claim. Second, it is not unlawful to ask your age. However, it is unlawful to refuse to hire you due to your age if you are over 40 as it appears you are. Keep in mind that the manager will likely deny that she said these things if you move forward with a claim. You also have only 180 days to file an age discrimination claim. You should consult with an experienced North Carolina employment attorney before proceeding forward.

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   Anthony Cuticchia

   Raleigh Criminal Defense Attorney

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   Answered June 14, 2012 18:16. It appears you have been discriminated against. You should read the regulation on a NC EEOC site and then decide what you want to do.
   
   Here is a page to the Raleigh office, but other offices probably have the same info online.

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   • http://www.eeoc.gov/field/raleigh/charge.cfm

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   Scott Luzi

   Brookfield Employment / Labor Attorney

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   Answered June 11, 2012 07:26. Yes. Did you get the job? You'll want to contact an employment law attorney in NC immediately to discuss your situation.
   
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   Walcheske & Luzi, LLC
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