Hello,
I am not sure if I have a case for employment discrimination, so here goes.
I was called by the federal government for an interview. The position was never advertised by the agency nor did I apply for it. During the interview I gave a brief description of my employment history, including my military service time of 15 years. The hiring manager asked me why I left after 15 years and I explained it was a medical discharge. (Currently a service-connected VA disability.) However, I was then asked detailed questions about the disability, cause and effect, etc. Also was also asked questions about my family, kids etc.
I felt very uncomfortable. I am not new to the federal government being a former employee, and do know that these questions are a big non-no.
The interview was one on one with no other individuals in the room. After the interview I sent an email to the hiring manager thanking him for the interview but also letting him know I was uncomfortable with the questions, then added a few additional job related questions of my own. Fortunately the manager answered my email and acknowledged the disability questions. So now I have a record of them occurring verses a he said-she said scenario.
The job salary would be $100K a year plus annual increases etc. Feasibly a federal career at this rate would be worth big $$$.
If I do not get the position, do I have a discrimination case based on the questions related to my disability and family status asked during the interview?

