> In the U.S. it's illegal to ask an applicant's age, Common misconception, but it’s not true except in a few states. Age discrimination has a very specific l

> In the U.S. it's illegal to ask an applicant's age, Common misconception, but it’s not true except in a few states. Age discrimination has a very specific legal meaning, and it doesn’t apply at all below a certain age threshold. Even when age discrimination is in play, simple asking about age (except in those few states) doesn't constitute discrimination. You have to prove that age was a deciding factor in choosing against the hire, which is actually much more difficult than even just proving the question was asked.