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October 8, 2008    DOL > WB > Frequently Asked Questions > Question 12   

Question: Is it legal for a potential employer to ask about my disability?

Answer: No. Except under certain special circumstances, employers may not ask a potential employee questions related to disability or medical conditions, or ask to take a medical examination before a conditional job offer is made. This prohibition applies to most private and public employers (including the U.S. Congress), as well as to employment agencies, and labor unions.



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