Is it legal for an employer to ask for info concerning attendance dates in high school or grade school?

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Is it legal for an employer to ask for info concerning attendance dates in high school or grade school?
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I have to know because I'm filling out an application and it's the 1st app I've ever filled out that asked me for that info. I graduated over 6 years ago but I hardly ever need to answer questions regarding that. To be honest it's very annoying to answer questions on applications that are more so geared towards kids. Anywho, I'm curious because I don't believe it is legal but I could be wrong. Thanks for any advice!

LoserFace

They shouldn't ask for that unless you're still in school or under 18. Usually if you're still in school all you need is a certificate of attendance, but they shouldn't need it if you graduated 6 years ago.

David L

education is knowledge could be a qualification for employment. Also, how many times you missed school and if you graduated is relevant to an employer. You can choose not to answer and it will be put in file 13 or if it is electronic if will screen you out as unqualified.

PiggiePants

Why would it be illegal to ask about your attendance record? It is illegal to ask about race and marital status. But if you don't think the question is appropriate then don't answer it. If you have had jobs in the six years since you graduated, that would be of more interest to the potential employer in any case.

Kahless

Why wouldn't it be legal?

kapn

Sure.......thats how they find out how old you are..........

jazzie606

I'm guessing that you misssed a lot of classes and that is why you are concerned about this question..

saraiangel

it's so your idnetiy is kept secure.. the further back they can go to prove you are who you are...

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