Federal court limits what preemployment questions may be asked of police and fire applicants in Houston. Fla. L. 92-131 amending Sec. Fla. L. 92-131 amending Sec. Police trainee could not sue former employer for reporting he took company property without permission. Federal court limits scope of questions asked fire and police applicants in Houston.
City can no longer ask about sexual habits or minor offenses including prior use of marijuana.
Rejected applicant loses suit against prior employer for derogatory report statements were legally privileged. Federal court concludes that rejected applicant entitled to a hearing to refute veracity of derogatory background data.