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		eru on April 7, 2017 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: New York City bans employers from asking potential... People can ask about trade secrets just fine. It's just that you don't have to answer.

maxxxxx on April 7, 2017 [–]

The balance of power during an interview is often very much on the side of the employer. So I am happy if that balance gets shifted the other way a little.

eru on April 10, 2017 | [–]

Sure, that's a valid preference to have. It just doesn't have anything to do with not being legally allowed to ask about trade secrets.

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