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I just applied for a corporate role with a global hotel chain. Part of the application process requirement was to fill out their "tax survey" which required my SS# and directly asked if I'm under 40 and a birthdate in order to complete the application. I did not provide any of that info. Isn't this illegal during the application process???

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I just applied for a corporate role with a global hotel chain. Part of the application process requirement was to fill out their "tax survey" which required my SS# and directly asked if I'm under 40 and a birthdate in order to complete the application. I did not provide any of that info. Isn't this illegal during the application process???

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  1. Anonymous

    If it's not it should be. Even if it is, take a hard pass. Any reason they may have leaves you in a no-win situation. The possibility that they're using it for screening purposes, i.e. you're looking for too high a salary in their eyes aka huge cheapskates

  2. Anonymous

    OP-Yes, I went directly to their website for sure.

  3. Anonymous

    OP here: USA-Hilton-you have to be a US citizen for the position-which I am. Who cares? It's blatant discrimination. No one needs your SS# & birthdate on a job application.

  4. Anonymous

    this really infuriates me because that information is only suppose to be given after you’ve accepted a formal offer. I know I was in HR for over 30 years. It’s maddening to see how many companies ask for this information upfront and then in many cases you’re not even hired!!!!!!! it’s illegal. I would report them immediately to your state labor department that’s the only way it can be stopped.

  5. Anonymous

    Yes it is. Good for you for recognizing a scam.

  6. Anonymous

    You clearly work for them.

  7. Cindy Glover

    I only put and request SS# upon hire

  8. Anonymous

    Legal or not-it's a tool for discrimination in the application process. If you don't see that at a Director's level, there's nothing more to say.

  9. Anonymous

    Ummmm.... You need to re-read the OP's post. She is asking if it's illegal. She didn't come out and say they're doing something illegal. And, yes, the majority of intelligent people in this forum are perturbed with questions that have zero to do with their candidacy.

  10. Anonymous

    There are a lot of things that are "legal" that are not right.

  11. Anonymous

    It's obvious you discriminate and like to have this information during a hiring process. You're taking this question very personally.

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