The OPM had earlier rolled out a “merit hiring plan” that included a controversial essay question in job applications.

Earlier this year, the Office of Personnel Management added a series of essay questions to the federal hiring process, ...

While most job applications focus on qualifications, this one wants to know more personal details. A graphic designer from Ohio went viral after posting an atrocious question she was asked on a job ...

A Florida federal court just denied an employer’s effort to dismiss a disability discrimination claim filed by a legally blind applicant who alleges the employer asked improper pre-offer questions on ...

The lawsuit says the new essay question has appeared on over 5,800 federal job applications so far, as part of the administration's Merit Hiring Plan.

If you are diving into the job market, you might have noticed that diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) questions are popping up more frequently on job applications. These questions can range from ...

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) -- A Vermont House committee this week is set to take up legislation that would bar employers from asking about a job seeker's criminal history on an initial job application. The ...

The Trump administration has been served. Several federal workers’ unions have come forward to oppose the “loyalty test” on ...

Have you ever filled out a job application that asked you to consider your thoughts on life and the inherent goodness of humankind? If your answer's "No," then you probably haven't applied to work at ...

Without a doubt, the “What is your desired salary?” question is one of the hardest to answer-either on a job application or in an interview situation. An online application doesn’t usually offer a box ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Caroline Ceniza-Levine is a career expert, executive coach and speaker Getting the salary question so early in the hiring process ...

Unions representing thousands of federal employees have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, accusing it of ...