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I'm pretty sure it's an EEO violation to request ID or a photo before hiring.

"Similarly, employers should not ask for a photograph of an applicant. If needed for identification purposes, a photograph may be obtained after an offer of employment is made and accepted."

https://www.eeoc.gov/prohibited-employment-policiespractices



Then how do Zoom meetings not violate this law? You’re literally receiving a stream of photos of the applicant before hiring them.


Sue every company and make that your business model

Check out EEOC enforcement actions and settlements, its better than the news


This does not seem relevant when you're already on a video call. The prohibition on requesting photographs is to prevent otherwise unknown information about their race/gender/etc.




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