Personal questioning for promotion [on hold]
I work for an established company (one that may be in a top 500 ranking of various sorts) as an engineering manager. I recently got the "tap on the shoulder" from my boss that I am being considered for a promotion from a certain (high level) position to an "executive" position, and was invited to a one-on-one interview with senior staff.
I assumed this would be a meeting with senior execs, but was surprised to see that each meeting involved a single VP-level exec, and the same 6 company lawyers, each round. Most of the questions were about company loyalty, thoughts on whistle-blowing, etc. What finally had me concerned was the following line of questioning:
- We don't need scandals.
- We don't care if you're queer, but we don't need your spouse making a media spectacle of you.
- Do you, now or at any time, take part in the use of illegal narcotics.
- Are you using your wife/partner/spouse to look straight so you can get ahead in your career? Are you straight for the right reasons?
Is this line of questioning legal? It was implied that I had until Friday morning to respond, in writing, or I wouldn't be considered for any future promotions. I'm at the point in my career where it would be more costly to change companies and start the ladder climb anew than any other alternative. Are companies allow to ask this sort of nonsense when promoting employees?
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put on hold as off-topic by Catija♦ 10 mins ago
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- "Questions seeking advice on company-specific regulations, agreements, or policies should be directed to your manager or HR department. Questions that address only a specific company or position are of limited use to future visitors. Questions seeking legal advice should be directed to legal professionals. For more information, click here." – Catija
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I work for an established company (one that may be in a top 500 ranking of various sorts) as an engineering manager. I recently got the "tap on the shoulder" from my boss that I am being considered for a promotion from a certain (high level) position to an "executive" position, and was invited to a one-on-one interview with senior staff.
I assumed this would be a meeting with senior execs, but was surprised to see that each meeting involved a single VP-level exec, and the same 6 company lawyers, each round. Most of the questions were about company loyalty, thoughts on whistle-blowing, etc. What finally had me concerned was the following line of questioning:
- We don't need scandals.
- We don't care if you're queer, but we don't need your spouse making a media spectacle of you.
- Do you, now or at any time, take part in the use of illegal narcotics.
- Are you using your wife/partner/spouse to look straight so you can get ahead in your career? Are you straight for the right reasons?
Is this line of questioning legal? It was implied that I had until Friday morning to respond, in writing, or I wouldn't be considered for any future promotions. I'm at the point in my career where it would be more costly to change companies and start the ladder climb anew than any other alternative. Are companies allow to ask this sort of nonsense when promoting employees?
privacy law harassment sexual-harassment sexism
asked 23 mins ago
TucoseTucose
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put on hold as off-topic by Catija♦ 10 mins ago
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions seeking advice on company-specific regulations, agreements, or policies should be directed to your manager or HR department. Questions that address only a specific company or position are of limited use to future visitors. Questions seeking legal advice should be directed to legal professionals. For more information, click here." – Catija
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The first two "questions" are actually statements. The third question may be legal. The fourth question probably is not legal, but you need to consult an attorney who specializes in employment law in your State/Province/Country in order to get an authoritative answer.
– joeqwerty
7 mins ago
If you can, get the questions in writing.
– Gregory Currie
6 mins ago
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I work for an established company (one that may be in a top 500 ranking of various sorts) as an engineering manager. I recently got the "tap on the shoulder" from my boss that I am being considered for a promotion from a certain (high level) position to an "executive" position, and was invited to a one-on-one interview with senior staff.
I assumed this would be a meeting with senior execs, but was surprised to see that each meeting involved a single VP-level exec, and the same 6 company lawyers, each round. Most of the questions were about company loyalty, thoughts on whistle-blowing, etc. What finally had me concerned was the following line of questioning:
- We don't need scandals.
- We don't care if you're queer, but we don't need your spouse making a media spectacle of you.
- Do you, now or at any time, take part in the use of illegal narcotics.
- Are you using your wife/partner/spouse to look straight so you can get ahead in your career? Are you straight for the right reasons?
Is this line of questioning legal? It was implied that I had until Friday morning to respond, in writing, or I wouldn't be considered for any future promotions. I'm at the point in my career where it would be more costly to change companies and start the ladder climb anew than any other alternative. Are companies allow to ask this sort of nonsense when promoting employees?
privacy law harassment sexual-harassment sexism
asked 23 mins ago
TucoseTucose
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I work for an established company (one that may be in a top 500 ranking of various sorts) as an engineering manager. I recently got the "tap on the shoulder" from my boss that I am being considered for a promotion from a certain (high level) position to an "executive" position, and was invited to a one-on-one interview with senior staff.
I assumed this would be a meeting with senior execs, but was surprised to see that each meeting involved a single VP-level exec, and the same 6 company lawyers, each round. Most of the questions were about company loyalty, thoughts on whistle-blowing, etc. What finally had me concerned was the following line of questioning:
- We don't need scandals.
- We don't care if you're queer, but we don't need your spouse making a media spectacle of you.
- Do you, now or at any time, take part in the use of illegal narcotics.
- Are you using your wife/partner/spouse to look straight so you can get ahead in your career? Are you straight for the right reasons?
Is this line of questioning legal? It was implied that I had until Friday morning to respond, in writing, or I wouldn't be considered for any future promotions. I'm at the point in my career where it would be more costly to change companies and start the ladder climb anew than any other alternative. Are companies allow to ask this sort of nonsense when promoting employees?
privacy law harassment sexual-harassment sexism
privacy law harassment sexual-harassment sexism
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put on hold as off-topic by Catija♦ 10 mins ago
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions seeking advice on company-specific regulations, agreements, or policies should be directed to your manager or HR department. Questions that address only a specific company or position are of limited use to future visitors. Questions seeking legal advice should be directed to legal professionals. For more information, click here." – Catija
If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
put on hold as off-topic by Catija♦ 10 mins ago
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions seeking advice on company-specific regulations, agreements, or policies should be directed to your manager or HR department. Questions that address only a specific company or position are of limited use to future visitors. Questions seeking legal advice should be directed to legal professionals. For more information, click here." – Catija
If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
The first two "questions" are actually statements. The third question may be legal. The fourth question probably is not legal, but you need to consult an attorney who specializes in employment law in your State/Province/Country in order to get an authoritative answer.
– joeqwerty
7 mins ago
If you can, get the questions in writing.
– Gregory Currie
6 mins ago
add a comment |
The first two "questions" are actually statements. The third question may be legal. The fourth question probably is not legal, but you need to consult an attorney who specializes in employment law in your State/Province/Country in order to get an authoritative answer.
– joeqwerty
7 mins ago
If you can, get the questions in writing.
– Gregory Currie
6 mins ago
The first two "questions" are actually statements. The third question may be legal. The fourth question probably is not legal, but you need to consult an attorney who specializes in employment law in your State/Province/Country in order to get an authoritative answer.
– joeqwerty
7 mins ago
The first two "questions" are actually statements. The third question may be legal. The fourth question probably is not legal, but you need to consult an attorney who specializes in employment law in your State/Province/Country in order to get an authoritative answer.
– joeqwerty
7 mins ago
If you can, get the questions in writing.
– Gregory Currie
6 mins ago
If you can, get the questions in writing.
– Gregory Currie
6 mins ago
add a comment |
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The first two "questions" are actually statements. The third question may be legal. The fourth question probably is not legal, but you need to consult an attorney who specializes in employment law in your State/Province/Country in order to get an authoritative answer.
– joeqwerty
7 mins ago
If you can, get the questions in writing.
– Gregory Currie
6 mins ago