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As far as I know political affiliation is not a protected class so they're "allowed" to ask such questions. However asking such things seems really chilling and

As far as I know political affiliation is not a protected class so they're "allowed" to ask such questions. However asking such things seems really chilling and you shouldn't have to declare your ideological allegiances in a job interview. And, in practical terms, not endorsing said social justice movements probably makes you immediately suspect to the hiring managers. After all, why wouldn't you endorse such just causes? What happens if you endorse them halfheartedly? This makes me extremely nervous about polarization.

dragonwriter 6y ago
> As far as I know political affiliation is not a protected class so they’re “allowed” to ask such questions. Political affiliation is a protected class in employment in California and some other states, but not federally.
- BitwiseFool 6y ago
  Interesting. Is there a distinction made between actual political party affiliation/membership versus holding political views? I ask because it may be permissible to deny someone employment based on them having republican views but not on the basis that they are a registered republican. I know virtually nothing about this law, so someone please correct me.
- ThrowawayR2 6y ago
  There's a really good summary at: https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/can-employers-discriminate-based-on-political-beliefs-or-affiliation.html https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/can-employers-discri... Political Discrimination Laws A few states explicitly prohibit employers from making job decisions based on an employee’s or applicant’s politics. In California, for example, employees are protected from discrimination based on their political affiliations and activities. New York and the District of Columbia have similar laws. And, in Oregon and Wisconsin, employees may not be penalized for refusing to attend meetings intended to allow their employer to communicate its political or religious opinions. Lawful Conduct Laws A number of states have laws that prohibit employers from making job decisions based on an employee’s off-duty conduct and activities, as long as they are legal. In Colorado, for example, an employer may generally not fire an employee for engaging in any lawful activity while off duty and away from the workplace. If your state has this type of law, it will likely protect you from political discrimination. However, given that candidates aren't employees yet, it's not clear if such laws apply to them.

dragonwriter 6y ago

> As far as I know political affiliation is not a protected class so they’re “allowed” to ask such questions. Political affiliation is a protected class in employment in California and some other states, but not federally.

BitwiseFool 6y ago
Interesting. Is there a distinction made between actual political party affiliation/membership versus holding political views? I ask because it may be permissible to deny someone employment based on them having republican views but not on the basis that they are a registered republican. I know virtually nothing about this law, so someone please correct me.
ThrowawayR2 6y ago
There's a really good summary at: https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/can-employers-discriminate-based-on-political-beliefs-or-affiliation.html https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/can-employers-discri... Political Discrimination Laws A few states explicitly prohibit employers from making job decisions based on an employee’s or applicant’s politics. In California, for example, employees are protected from discrimination based on their political affiliations and activities. New York and the District of Columbia have similar laws. And, in Oregon and Wisconsin, employees may not be penalized for refusing to attend meetings intended to allow their employer to communicate its political or religious opinions. Lawful Conduct Laws A number of states have laws that prohibit employers from making job decisions based on an employee’s off-duty conduct and activities, as long as they are legal. In Colorado, for example, an employer may generally not fire an employee for engaging in any lawful activity while off duty and away from the workplace. If your state has this type of law, it will likely protect you from political discrimination. However, given that candidates aren't employees yet, it's not clear if such laws apply to them.