Can I ask a candidate about smoking during a job interview?
HRCalifornia
No. Asking an applicant for employment whether he or she smokes would be considered a health-related question and is prohibited during the application process.
ADA Consideration
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), an employer is prohibited from asking health-related questions before extending an offer of employment. Once an offer of employment has been made, an employer may condition it upon the successful completion of a medical exam.
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