When Employers Can Ask for Your Date of Birth
Employers are within their rights if they ask you for your date of birth during the job screening process. The key factor will be what employers do with this information since they are strictly prohibited from discriminating against job candidates or employees on the basis of age. These protections are provided under the Age Discrimination Act of 1967.
Most employers will request your date of birth to facilitate background checks. Completing background checks on job applicants is now common practice by employers. These background checks might include a review of your commercial, criminal, or even financial records. Having your date of birth makes it easier for employers to complete these checks.
There are also other occasions when it is necessary to know an employeeโs age. For example, if there is a minimum age requirement for a job, the employer needs to know that you fit that requirement.
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