Employer asking me for my sexual orientation (on application).

[Soda ポップ！]

So just wanted to know if this something I should answer and is it common to be asked this on an application?

It is not required for me to answer, but would answering be better? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

https://imgur.com/a/S9DKPAu

[Angel]

It's optional on that form so it's fine to not answer if you feel uncomfortable.

My workplace hosts events and we always have gender as a question on forms however it's always optional as some may not want to disclose their gender.

[EASY PETE]

Choose gardener, the only gender.

[Apollo702]

It depends on where you live and what the rules are.

Probably consult with someone such as an attorney to find out what your rights are/not and how to play this one.

[Maria]

I got a feeling that those who opted in/answering will be prioritized.. but thats just me

[L1qu1dator]

If you're applying in the "corn" industry... only then it would be better to answer.

[Soda ポップ！]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von L1qu1dator:

If you're applying in the "corn" industry... only then it would be better to answer.

It's not for p0rn I promise.

[Soda ポップ！]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Maria:

I got a feeling that those who opted in/answering will be prioritized.. but thats just me :bbtcat:

Im getting that feeling too.

[Apollo702]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Soda ポップ！:

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Maria:

I got a feeling that those who opted in/answering will be prioritized.. but thats just me :bbtcat:

Im getting that feeling too.

Many times the word "optional" is just a thin disguise for anything but that. If it didn't matter it wouldn't have been there.

[90054321564584560]

still think its such a personal matter which types that we ♥♥♥♥ in our bedrooms. including it in every paper sounds ridiculous

[Rumpelcrutchskin]

Pretty sure they want to avoid dealing with some possible workplace drama when you put something other then usual there.

[leqesai]

Answering optional questions is almost always going to be to your benefit unless your answers are inconsistent with the needs of the employer.

Depending on the type of job, answers of an abnormal variety may be less desirable than typical responses.

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Apollo702:

It depends on where you live and what the rules are.

Probably consult with someone such as an attorney to find out what your rights are/not and how to play this one.

I would not suggest going down the road of legal advice on something as benign as this, unless the job warrants it (high paying career position for which you've spent years training prior to applying etc.). The last thing the world needs is people running to lawyers because they don't know how to answer questions on job applications. There isn't much to gain from this and lawyers are not cheap.

[Downtown DK Company ✅]

If your a straight white guy don't give them the demographic info, could only hurt you. If your non-White, female, or non-straight give them that info to help you land the job.

[Apollo702]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von leqesai:

Answering optional questions is almost always going to be to your benefit unless your answers are inconsistent with the needs of the employer.

Depending on the type of job, answers of an abnormal variety may be less desirable than typical responses.

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Apollo702:

It depends on where you live and what the rules are.

Probably consult with someone such as an attorney to find out what your rights are/not and how to play this one.

I would not suggest going down the road of legal advice on something as benign as this, unless the job warrants it (high paying career position for which you've spent years training prior to applying etc.). The last thing the world needs is people running to lawyers because they don't know how to answer questions on job applications. There isn't much to gain from this and lawyers are not cheap.

No.

When one stops being broke and working for Mcdonalds one will find that one only gains money from hiring good professionals such as lawyers and accountants.

That is what it means when one leaves the minor leagues.

[MinionJoe]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Green Lantern ✅:

If your a straight white guy don't give them the demographic info, could only hurt you. If your non-White, female, or non-straight give them that info to help you land the job.

Yup. Thanks ESG.

[Rhila]

keep it empty, its a trap