Interviewing and Selecting Job Candidates: Missouri
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Author: Karen R. Glickstein, Polsinelli
Summary
- The Missouri Human Rights Act (MHRA) applies to private employers with six or more employees and protects individuals from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), ancestry, age or disability. See Missouri Human Rights Act.
- Missouri has a resource guide with examples of questions to avoid during a job interview. See Preemployment Inquiries.
- Missouri employers may not deny employment because of an applicant's lawful use of tobacco products on their own time. See Smoking.
- The Missouri Commission on Human Rights warns against asking about information which may disproportionately affect members of certain protected groups. See Arrest and Conviction Records.
- Localities including Columbia, Kansas City and St. Louis have local requirements addressing interviewing and selecting job candidates. See Local Requirements.
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