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When conducting a job interview, asking about a candidate's family plans is generally considered inappropriate and potentially discriminatory because:
Questions about family plans can lead to discrimination based on protected grounds such as family status or sex, which is illegal under human rights legislation
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Question: When conducting a job interview, asking about a candidate's family plans is generally considered inappropriate and potentially discriminatory because:
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- It is too personal and unrelated to job performance. ✅ It may lead to inferences based on protected grounds like family status or sex.
- Candidates may feel uncomfortable revealing such information.
- It extends the interview duration unnecessarily.
Correct answer: It may lead to inferences based on protected grounds like family status or sex.
Explanation: Questions about family plans can lead to discrimination based on protected grounds such as family status or sex, which is illegal under human rights legislation.
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