During the hiring process, employers are permitted to ask questions that are directly relevant to the essential functions of the job. If a movie theater is hiring for someone to work at their concession stand, they may be allowed to ask applicants if they will be able to lift and carry bags of popcorn kernels and soda syrup boxes that can weigh up to 50 pounds. Employers are not permitted to ask general questions about an applicant’s health or medical history. When an employee is asking for reasonable accommodations for a disability or requesting FMLA leave, their employer may be permitted to require a confirmation letter from the employee’s doctor confirming that it is necessary. Employers are not entitled to specific details of the employee’s medical condition. However, in regards to accommodations, they may be permitted to ask questions that will help them provide the most suitable option for the employee.