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		hnuser847 on Jan 13, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: Why are we accepting ageism in tech as som... That's a voluntary survey that gets sent to the government. You're in no way required to answer those questions. https://attorneyatlawmagazine.com/what-are-eeo-questions-why...

friendlydog on Jan 14, 2022 [–]

Except you can't move on to the next phase of the form unless that box gets checked. At least that has been my experience applying in a few places.

satokema on Jan 14, 2022 | [–]

There is a "I refuse to identity myself" option for most if not all the questions on the form(s). (this also includes the veteran status ones)

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